Although the Atypical Antipsychotic Clozapine (Clozaril) Has Several Advantages Over

question 18

Multiple Choice

Although the atypical antipsychotic clozapine (Clozaril) has several advantages over other antipsychotics, a side-effect of clozapine that may make it an unacceptable drug in the treatment of many schizophrenic patients is

• A)excessive weight gain
• B)agranulocytosis
• C)EEG abnormalities and grand mal seizures
• D)all of these

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