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 sec-ondary to the use of quetiapine?
a. Breast cancer
b. Cataracts
c. Hypertension
d. Multiple sclerosis
B
Quetiapine may pose a risk for the development of cataracts. The patient's eyes should be ex-amined 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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