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strangeaffliction

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Patients who are prescribed olanzapine (Zyprexa) should be monitored for:
 
  1. Insomnia
  2. Weight gain
  3. Hypertension
  4. Galactorrhea

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A 19-year-old male was started on risperidone. Monitoring for risperidone includes observing for common side effects, including:
 
  1. Bradykinesia, akathisia, and agitation
  2. Excessive weight gain
  3. Hypertension
  4. Potentially fatal agranulocytosis


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kardosa007

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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strangeaffliction

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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