Author Question: A patient who is overweight is diagnosed with schizophrenia. The primary care NP should consider ... (Read 36 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A patient who is overweight is diagnosed with schizophrenia. The primary care NP should consider prescribing:

a. olanzapine (Zyprexa).
b. ziprasidone (Geodon).
c. quetiapine (Seroquel).
d. aripiprazole (Abilify).

Question 2

A serious side effect associated with desmopressin is:

a. dehydration.
b. hypotension.
c. hyponatremia.
d. urinary retention.

Sweetkitty24130 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Of the four drugs listed, ziprasidone causes the least metabolic side-effect burden of second-generation antipsychotics.

Answer to Question 2

C
Patients taking desmopressin should be cautioned to limit fluid intake because hyponatremia and water intoxication may occur.