The nurse is providing patient education on quetiapine (Seroquel). The nurse correctly tells the patient that she should be closely monitored for the development of what health condition secondary to the use of quetiapine?
a. Breast cancer
b. Cataracts
c. Hypertension
d. Multiple sclerosis
ANS: B
Quetiapine may pose a risk for the development of cataracts. The patient's eyes should be examined prior to the initiation of treatment and at least every 6 months during treatment.
Quetiapine is not associated with the development of breast cancer.
Quetiapine is not associated with hypertension; to the contrary, it causes orthostatic hypotension.
Quetiapine is not associated with the development of multiple sclerosis.
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