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    Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat psychotic conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. Common side effects include fatigue, drowsiness, hypotension, blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. Nursing responsibilities for patients taking Quetiapine include monitoring blood pressure and vital signs, checking for side effects, and performing clinical evaluations at specified intervals.

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    Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat psychotic conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. Common side effects include fatigue, drowsiness, hypotension, blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. Nursing responsibilities for patients taking Quetiapine include monitoring blood pressure and vital signs, checking for side effects, and performing clinical evaluations at specified intervals.

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    Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat psychotic conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. Common side effects include fatigue, drowsiness, hypotension, blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. Nursing responsibilities for patients taking Quetiapine include monitoring blood pressure and vital signs, checking for side effects, and performing clinical evaluations at specified intervals.

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    Seroquel

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    Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat psychotic conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. Common side effects include fatigue, drowsiness, hypotension, blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. Nursing responsibilities for patients taking Quetiapine include monitoring blood pressure and vital signs, checking for side effects, and performing clinical evaluations at specified intervals.

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    NAME CLASSIFICATION/ DOSE, MODE OF CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE NURSING

    INDICATION ROUTE, ACTION EFFECTS RESPONSIBILITES


    FREQUENCY

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