Table 1.

Evaluation and monitoring antipsychotic drugs in elderly patients

History	Inquiry about medical conditions, drug allergies, cardiopulmonary diseases, renal/hepatic or other dysfunctions, metabolic abnormalities, pharmaceutical treatments, substances used, and current health status
Physical examination	Special focus on cardiopulmonary status
Electrocardiogram	To assess cardiac interval durations (e.g., QT interval), rhythm, heart size, and for ischemia
Chest X-ray	To check for congestive failure or pneumonia
Stress test	To evaluate for coronary artery ischemia
Echocardiogram	To assess cardiac function and pathology