The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient would the nurse know that clozapine (Clozaril) is contraindicated for?
A) 17-year-old adolescent
B) 23-year-old with diabetes insipidus
C) 32-year-old with osteoarthritis
D) 45-year-old with bone marrow depression
D
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Clozapine is associated with bone marrow suppression, a life-threatening decrease in white blood cells. Because of their wide-ranging adverse effects, antipsychotic drugs may cause or aggravate various conditions. They should be used very cautiously in patients with liver damage, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, Parkinsonism, bone marrow depression, severe hypotension or hypertension, coma, or severely depressed states. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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