The answer to our #NCLEX question of the week is.. A! Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used in the management of manifestations associated with psychotic disorders. It is the first-line treatment for schizophrenia, targeting both the positive and negative symptoms. None of the remaining options are indicated uses for this medication. Did you know that we offer personalized NCLEX-RN review program to every Avant nurse? Apply today! https://hubs.la/Q02JJ9SG0 #neednurses #nclexpra

Typical vs atypical antipsychotic 💊 drugs...do you know the difference?! These medications are used primarily for schizophrenia and mood disorders. Typical antipsychotics are also known as 1️⃣ first-generation antipsychotics, and atypical antipsychotic drugs are known as 2️⃣ second-generation antipsychotics. 💡An important nursing tip to know is that both typical AND atypical antipsychotics can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)! ❗Warning signs❗of this neurologic condition include high