Which is the most appropriate treatment strategy

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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

- Add Risperidone

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