Antipsychotics Flashcards

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1
Q

What is an acceptable White Blood Cell (WBC) count and Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) for Clozapine dispensing?

A

WBC count ≥ 3000/mm3 and ANC is ≥ 1500/mm3.

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What is the maximum supply of Clozapine Tablets a patient can be dispensed?

A

Only enoughClozapine tablets are given to last until the next blood test

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What is severe neutropenia?
A. An absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of less than 500
B. An ANC of less than 1,000
C. An ANC of less than 50
D. An ANC of less than 25
A

A. An absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of less than 500

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