Pharmacology of Psychiatric Medications Quiz
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What is the most appropriate action for the patient?

  • Switch to a different antipsychotic medication
  • Immediately stop olanzapine to address the weight gain
  • Increase olanzapine dose to 20 mg daily
  • Gradually taper off olanzapine under medical supervision (correct)

    • What is the significance of the patient's weight gain?

  • Weight gain indicates a need for higher olanzapine dosage
  • Weight gain is a common side effect of olanzapine (correct)
  • Weight gain is unrelated to olanzapine use
  • Weight gain is a sign of worsening schizophrenia symptoms

    • How should the patient's concern about type 2 diabetes be addressed?

  • Disregard the concern as unrelated to the patient's condition
  • Assure the patient that olanzapine does not affect diabetes risk
  • Immediately start the patient on diabetes medication
  • Discuss the increased risk of diabetes with olanzapine and monitor blood glucose levels (correct)

    • What is the rationale for maintaining the patient on 15 mg olanzapine daily?

    <p>To prevent another relapse of psychotic episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the patient's request to stop olanzapine be handled?

    <p>Discuss the risks and benefits of discontinuing olanzapine and involve the patient in the decision-making process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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