The nurse teaches about medication to a client who has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The psychiatrist has prescribed clozapine to the client. The primary adverse effect that the nurse should mention is:
A) Hypoglycemia
B) The metabolic syndrome
C) Weight loss
D) Dystonia
Ans: B
Feedback:
Metabolic syndrome is an adverse effect of second-generation antipsychotics that develops as a result of pronounced weight gain, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia. Dystonia is common side effect of first-generation antipsychotic medications.
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