A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia begins a new prescription for lurasidone HCl (Latuda) . The patient is 5 feet 6 inches tall and currently weighs 204 pounds. Which topic is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan related to this medication?

A) How to recognize tardive dyskinesia
B) Weight management strategies
C) Ways to manage constipation
D) Sleep hygiene measures

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Roshan Singh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Lurasidone HCl (Latuda) is an atypical antipsychotic medication. The incidence of weight gain, diabetes, and high cholesterol is high with this medication. The patient is overweight now, so weight management is especially important. The incidence of tardive dyskinesia is low with atypical antipsychotic medications. Constipation may occur, but it is less important than weight management. This drug usually produces drowsiness.

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