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Quetiapine (Seroquel) Nursing Considerations

01.04.2023 - By Jon Haws, RN CCRN AlumnusPlay

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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson:     Generic Name quetiapine Trade Name Seroquel Indication schizophrenia, depressive disorder, mania Action dopamine and serotonin antagonist Therapeutic Class antipsychotic, mood stabilizers Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • may cause neurolyptic malignant syndrome, seizures, dizziness, palpitations, weight gain, anorexia • QT interval prolongation • don’t use with CNS depressants • assess weight frequently • monitor liver function test and CBC • may increase cholesterol

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