A patient is prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin). Which adverse effect will you monitor for after giving this drug?
a. Respiratory depression
b. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
c. Angioedema
d. Epidermal necrolysis
ANS: A
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A) Increased calcium level B) Increased white blood cells C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen level D) Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow
Which antiviral drug is highly likely to cause birth defects when taken by a pregnant woman?
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