A 24-year-old man with schizophrenia is started on a second-…

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A 24-yeаr-оld mаn with schizоphreniа is started оn a second-generation antipsychotic after multiple hospitalizations for psychosis. At a 3-month follow-up visit, he reports significant improvement in hallucinations and delusions but expresses concern that he has gained 18 pounds since starting the medication. The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner notes that this medication is associated with a high risk of metabolic side effects, including substantial weight gain.  Which of the following antipsychotic medications is MOST strongly associated with weight gain and metabolic syndrome?