A Patient Who Has Been Taking the Atypical Antipsychotic Risperidone

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking the atypical antipsychotic risperidone (Risperdal) reports weight gain after taking the drug for 3 months. What would you tell this patient?

• A)"Stop this drug immediately."
• B)"Weight gain can be an adverse effect of this drug."
• C)"Weight gain is an expected side-effect of this drug."
• D)"I will notify your healthcare provider, so the drug can be changed."

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