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Clozapine monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient collecting clozapine asks why supply is linked to blood results. They have had a sore throat and fever for two days. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: C — Urgent full blood count assessment and clozapine monitoring service advice

Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, and infection symptoms require prompt assessment. The best answer addresses the key safety, legal or pharmaceutical care issue in the vignette. The other options would either delay appropriate care, create a new risk, or fail to resolve the issue. This is consistent with the cited UK reference for safe pharmacy practice.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS