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."
C
Clozapine is often effective against refractory schizophrenia. The distracters are incorrect statements.
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