Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The 30-year-old has been taking olanzapine for the past 5 years for the treatment of schizophrenia. The client, who has a positive family history of DM, is now overweight but is not showing signs of hyperglycemia. When the client asks about the next steps for treatment, how should the nurse respond?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Due to the risk of hyperglycemia with olanzapine (Zyprexa), blood glucose testing is needed to determine if medication therapy is indicated.