TheU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)requires aMedication Guide (MedGuide)to be provided when dispensing certain medications that have significant safety concerns.Zyprexa (Olanzapine), anatypical antipsychotic, requires aMedication Guidedue to serious risks such as:
Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
Metabolic side effects(e.g., weight gain, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
A. Zafirlukast→ Incorrect; while used forasthma(leukotriene receptor antagonist), it doesnot require a Medication Guide.
B. Zestril (Lisinopril)→ Incorrect; anACE inhibitorfor hypertension, it doesnot require a Medication Guide.
C. Zinc→ Incorrect; adietary supplementthat does not require a Medication Guide.
Other Answer Choices Explained:References:
FDA Medication Guide Requirements for Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
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