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Antipsychotic metabolic monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCNS TherapeuticsAntipsychotic metabolic monitoringGPhC CRA

A 34-year-old man starts olanzapine. He asks why the community mental health team requested weight, glucose and lipid checks. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: D — Weight, metabolic parameters and cardiovascular risk monitoring

Olanzapine is associated with weight gain, dyslipidaemia and glucose dysregulation. Baseline and ongoing metabolic monitoring are important. The other monitoring tests are not routine for olanzapine.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS