Question 74 · LEK · Antipsychotics
A 27-year-old man was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. His laboratory tests revealed the following abnormalities: fasting glycemia 110 mg/dL, total cholesterol 245 mg/dL, triglycerides 223 mg/dL. His waist circumference is 110 cm, and BMI - 29 kg/m². Which of the following anti-psychotic agents is the best choice in that patient considering the above data?
- A. aripiprazole.
- B. clozapine.
- C. quetiapine.
- D. olanzapine.
- E. risperidone.
Hint
The patient already shows features of metabolic syndrome; choose the antipsychotic with the most favourable metabolic profile.
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