A 22-year-old male patient who has dropped out of college has increasingly disorganized behavior and delusional thinking.His parents report that he lives at home and has no desire to find a job or help around the house.The primary care NP has ruled out organic causes and has referred the patient to a psychiatrist for treatment.To prepare for the referral visit,the NP should:

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Before antipsychotic drugs are initiated,baseline laboratory tests,including LFTs,CBC,ECG,and urinalysis,should be performed.Serum lipids and hemoglobin A₁c may be ordered if the patient has risk factors for diabetes or metabolic syndrome.

A 22-Year-Old Male Patient Who Has Dropped Out of College