Physiological AdaptationQuestion 967 of 2368
A client is taking olanzapine, a second-generation antipsychotic. Which adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
- Weight gain and elevated blood glucose
- Frequent tardive dyskinesia and dystonia
- Hypertensive crisis after eating aged foods
- Respiratory depression when taken with alcohol
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Correct answer: Weight gain and elevated blood glucose
Second-generation antipsychotics have a lower risk of extrapyramidal effects but are associated with weight gain and metabolic syndrome.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Antipsychotics. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026