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Mini Quiz: Metabolic Monitoring in Serious Mental Illness

Key Takeaways

  • Antipsychotic medications increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, necessitating regular monitoring for early detection and management of side effects.
  • Metabolic monitoring helps prevent cardiovascular diseases and diabetes by addressing weight gain, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance.
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What is the rationale for metabolic monitoring in serious mental illness? Take the quiz and learn more.

Which of the following is a rationale for metabolic monitoring in serious mental illness?

A. High rates of metabolic medical comorbidity
B. Increased susceptibility to metabolic disorders because of genetic and lifestyle factors
C. Suboptimal health care in patients with serious mental illness
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

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