A patient with a history of suicidal behavior with schizophrenia stopped taking clozapine (Clozaril) after 4 weeks of therapy. The patient is currently experiencing a return of hallucinations
What might the nurse assess when determining the reason the patient stopped taking the medication?
1. Feeling sedated all the time
2. Significant weight gain
3. Agitation
4. Fatigue and headache
5. Lack of desire to consume alcohol
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Patients do not like the side effect of being sedated all the time.
Rationale 2: Substantial weight gain has been reported in some patients taking this medication. This is a reason some stop taking the medication.
Rationale 3: Agitation may be an extrapyramidal symptom of treatment with this medication and is an unwanted adverse effect.
Rationale 4: Fatigue and headache are possible side effects of this medication.
Rationale 5: The desire to drink alcohol would be a reason for the patient to stop taking this medication.
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