[Answered]: . A client with a 17-year history of…

. A client with a 17-year history of schizophrenia is experiencing positive symptoms, she endorses taking her medication as prescribed. She has been on 3 different antipsychotic medications since her diagnosis, each has worked for a time and then her symptoms return. She is currently taking Olanzapine 15mg daily (2nd generation). Which is the most appropriate treatment strategy? – Switch to Olanzapine long-acting injection – Switch to Clozapine – Increase olanzapine to 20mg daily. Santria – Add Risperidone