When administering antipsychotic drugs, the nurse would need to keep in mind that which of the following atypical antipsychotics are most commonly associated with weight gain? Select all that apply
A) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
B) Risperidone (Risperdal)
C) Ziprasidone (Geodon)
D) Quetiapine (Seroquel)
E) Clozapine (Clozaril)
Ans: A, B
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa) and risperidone (Risperdal) are atypical antipsychotics that are most commonly associated with weight gain. None of the other drugs are associated with weight gain.
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