Patients taking antipsychotic medications should be monitored to make sure that they do not keep…

➤ How can clinicians detect cheeking during medication administration?
Clinicians can watch for delayed or exaggerated swallowing, cheek movement, or visible tablet fragments. Ask the person to open their mouth after swallowing or offer water and observe ingestion directly. Combine observation with pill counts and consistent documentation to establish a reliable pattern before changing treatment plans.