31st January 2024

A 45-year-old patient with schizophrenia has a blood test as part of his annual physical health check

A 45-year-old patient with schizophrenia has a blood test as part of his annual physical health check because he is taking antipsychotic treatment. The results of the blood test are shown below:

Hb: 150g/L WBC:7X109 Platelets 450×109

HDL: 1mmol/L (>1) LDL 6mmol/L (<3) Triglycerides 3 mmol/L (<2) Total cholesterol 7 (<5)

Which of the following antipsychotics is the patient likely being treated with?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.