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Clozapine blood monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateAdverse Drug Reactions and Drug SafetyClozapine blood monitoringGPhC CRA

A patient taking clozapine presents with fever and sore throat and is due to collect their next supply. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: B — Confirm the current clozapine blood monitoring status before supply

Clozapine supply depends on valid blood monitoring because agranulocytosis is a serious established risk. This makes confirm the current clozapine blood monitoring status before supply the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF; clozapine monitoring service