A client has been prescribed quetiapine (Seroquel) for delusional disorder. In teaching the client about this medication, the nurse must be certain to include which of the following information?
A) Quetiapine can cause breast milk production.
B) One of the common side effects is dry mouth.
C) If dizziness is experienced, the client must call the doctor immediately.
D) Quetiapine can cause you to crave sugar.
Ans: B
Dry mouth is a common, sometimes bothersome, side effect. Quetiapine does not cause breast milk production. Dizziness may occur due to orthostatic hypotension but will decrease as the body becomes accustomed to the medication. It is not an emergency. Quetiapine can cause changes in blood sugar but will not induce sugar cravings.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following factors can reduce total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels while raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels? Choose all that apply
a. Diet b. Exercise c. Positive mental outlook d. Smoking cessation e. Minimal use of alcohol f. Drug therapy
A 17-month-old child is expected to be in what stage according to Piaget?
a. Trust b. Preoperations c. Secondary circular reaction d. Sensorimotor period
As you receive a report, which assessment finding should you recognize as indicative of a vaginal laceration?
a. Fundus firm at the umbilicus b. Pulse of 90 bpm, blood pressure of 110/78 mm Hg c. Bright red continuous trickle of blood from vagina d. Client requested pain medication twice during last shift
Primary or essential hypertension is caused by
a. unknown factors. b. sedentary lifestyle. c. excess sodium intake. d. being overweight or obese.