The physician has ordered olanzapine (Zyprexa) for a new patient. What laboratory test should be done before administration of olanzapine?
A) Blood glucose
B) Urine specific gravity
C) Cholesterol
D) Hemoglobin and hematocrit
A
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Olanzapine has been associated with weight gain, hyperglycemia, and initiation or aggravation of diabetes mellitus. Other options are not necessary for patients taking olanzapine unless a secondary diagnosis indicates a need.
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True False
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