Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference. Textbooks may be used for additional references but are not the primary reference. Olanzapine was chosen for this client for several reasons. First, Olanzapine is a second generation antipsychotic and is more effective than others in this class. Additionally, Olanzapine demonstrates early response in decreasing both positive and negative symptoms association with Schizophrenia (Singh, et al., 2018). Second, schizophrenics unfortunately a two to three times greater mortality than the general population due to metabolic disorders. Olanzapine is associated with increased appetite, delayed satiety, and sedation. These side effects can impact patients who are newly diagnosed and beginning treatment with Olanzapine (Laresen et al., 2017). Although Olanzapine is associated with development of diabetes mellitus and weight gain, the client presents as
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