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Carbimazole sore throat — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient started clozapine two weeks ago and now has fever, chest discomfort, resting tachycardia and raised troponin. What should the pharmacist advise?

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Correct answer: CUrgent assessment for clozapine-associated myocarditis

Myocarditis is a potentially fatal early clozapine complication. Fever, disproportionate tachycardia, chest symptoms and cardiac biomarkers require urgent medical assessment and liaison with the clozapine service; a normal neutrophil count does not make continued supply safe.

Reference: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment