Question 138 · LEK · Antipsychotics
Which of the following should be monitored in patients treated with clozapine for schizophrenia?
- A. creatinine concentration.
- B. thyroid hormone concentration.
- C. electrolytes (Na and K).
- D. gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT).
- E. complete blood count.
Hint
Think about clozapine's most dangerous haematological adverse effect.
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