Thursday, July 24, 2014

Q: 52 year old diabetic patient has onset of delirium in ICU. Patient is prescribed quetiapine. What is the concern?


Answer:  Hyperglycemia 

Atypical antipsychotics, commonly used in ICU like quetiapine, olanzapine, clozapine and others may increase blood glucose levels, requiring more close monitoring of blood sugar.

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