Psychiatric Drugs and Medications Q 8

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A client with schizophrenia has been started on medication therapy with clozapine (Clozaril). A nurse assesses the results of which laboratory study to monitor for adverse effects related to this medication?

  

     A. White blood cell

     B. Platelet count

     C. Liver function studies

     D. Random blood sugar

    

    

Correct Answer: A. White blood cell

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Agranulocytosis my experience by the client taking clozapine which can be monitored by evaluating the white blood cell count.

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Options B, C, and D: Platelet count, liver function test, and RBS are not related specifically to the use of the medication.

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