A patient has been achieving an acceptable reduction in his positive and negative signs of schizophrenia after several weeks of treatment with clozapine
The patient has asked the nurse if it is acceptable for him to have "a few drinks from time to time." How should the nurse best respond to the patient's inquiry? A) "If you notice that your symptoms are worsening when you drink, you should stop doing it."
B) "That shouldn't present a problem, provided you make sure that you're safe when you do it."
C) "That's okay in most cases, but it's advisable to limit it to beer and wine and to avoid spirits."
D) "When you're taking clozapine, it's best to avoid drinking alcohol altogether."
D
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Alcohol increases central nervous system depression in patients taking clozapine; patients should ideally abstain from drinking alcohol.
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