The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed quetiapine. Which of the following findings would indicate the client has an adverse effect? Select all that apply.FeverDrowsinessStooped postureShuffling gaitIncreased appetite
Question
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed quetiapine. Which of the following findings would indicate the client has an adverse effect? Select all that apply.FeverDrowsinessStooped postureShuffling gaitIncreased appetite
Solution
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat certain mental/mood conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder.
The common side effects of quetiapine include drowsiness and increased appetite. However, these are not necessarily adverse effects, but rather common responses to the medication.
Adverse effects of quetiapine that would be cause for concern include:
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Fever: This could be a sign of an infection or a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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Stooped posture: This could be a sign of a movement disorder caused by the medication, such as parkinsonism.
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Shuffling gait: This is also a sign of a movement disorder, possibly tardive dyskinesia, which is a serious side effect of antipsychotic medications.
So, the findings that would indicate the client has an adverse effect are Fever, Stooped posture, and Shuffling gait.
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