A 38-year-old man with treatment-resistant schizophrenia is starting clozapine. Baseline absolute neutrophil count is acceptable. He has no

Question

A 38-year-old man with treatment-resistant schizophrenia is starting clozapine. Baseline absolute neutrophil count is acceptable. He has no myocarditis symptoms. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Enroll in required blood monitoring for neutropenia

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Stop antipsychotic care after first dose

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Start without laboratory follow-up

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Combine with carbamazepine to reduce neutropenia

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Use clozapine for insomnia alone

Clozapine monitoring — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 38-year-old man with treatment-resistant schizophrenia is starting clozapine. Baseline absolute neutrophil count is acceptable. He has no myocarditis symptoms. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?