10. A woman reports to the prescriber that she has developed a fever, sore throat, and...

Transcribed Image Text:

10. A woman reports to the prescriber that she has developed a fever, sore throat, and malaise after starting clozapine therapy. Which of the following interventions is most important? A. Treat the patient with a broad-spectrum antibiotic. B. Discontinue the clozapine and obtain a complete blood count with differential. C. Inform the patient that this is normal when taking clozapine. D. Assess the patient for diminished mental alertness. 10. A woman reports to the prescriber that she has developed a fever, sore throat, and malaise after starting clozapine therapy. Which of the following interventions is most important? A. Treat the patient with a broad-spectrum antibiotic. B. Discontinue the clozapine and obtain a complete blood count with differential. C. Inform the patient that this is normal when taking clozapine. D. Assess the patient for diminished mental alertness.

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Option B is correct Discontinue cloza... View the full answer