A Patient Is Being Switched to Clozapine (Clozaril) from Therapy

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient is being switched to clozapine (Clozaril) from therapy using a traditional antipsychotic. The patient asks, "What's the advantage of the new drug?" Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "It is much less expensive."
• B) "It has a lower risk for seizure activity."
• C) "It is sometimes effective when other drugs fail."
• D) "It has a lower risk for causing blood abnormalities."

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