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Back to EpisodesAdverse Effects of Olanzapine Therapy
Season 1
Episode 132
Published 17 hours ago
Description
The PMHNP is seeing a patient in follow-up. The patient has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and has been taking the second-generation antipsychotic olanzapine for 2 months. The patient appears to be experiencing a distinct improvement in both the positive symptoms of schizophrenia as well as depressive symptoms of major depressive disorder. The NP evaluates for which of the following common adverse drug effects of this medication?
A. Weight gain
B. Insomnia
C. Diarrhea
D. Nausea
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