A patient's medication has been changed to clozapine (Clozaril). The nurse evaluates this patient for which life-threatening adverse effect?
A) Renal insufficiency
B) Emphysema
C) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
D) Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
C
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome can be a life-threatening adverse effect of atypical non-phenothiazines. Renal insufficiency, emphysema, and CVA are not commonly seen adverse effects of atypical non-phenothiazines.
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Which is an example of a priority population group?
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