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NURS 660 PSYCHOPHARM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.

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Minimum ANC level to prescribe Clozapine, general population: 1,500 μL Severe Neutropenia < 500μL Moderate Neutropenia 500-999μL Mild Neutropenia 1000-1499μL BEN patients: Normal ANC ran... ge for Clozaril ≥1,000 μL Clozaril BEN patient: severe neutropenia <500 μL BEN neutropenia 500-999 μL Lower ANC threshold for starting clozapine: General population ≥1,500/μL Lower ANC threshold for starting clozapine: Benign ethnic neutropenia (BEN) 1,000/μL If you need a professional to complete your college homework at a small fee, then reach out to amazingclasshelp.com Medical emergencies when prescribing anti-psychotics - NMS - Agranulocytosis - Serotonin Syndrome Clinical findings in agranulocytosis Clozaril: most likely side effect if pt develops fever within 6 weeks Myocarditis Clozaril: if pt develops fever within 6 weeks order a , and . EKG, CRP, Troponin, as this is likely due to myocarditis Common complaints in patients with neutropenia: F,P, U, P - Fever (low grade) - painful swallowing (odynophagia) - URI (sinusitis, otitis, cough) - Perirectal pain/irritation Symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): - High fever - Tachycardia/irregular pulse - Increased respiratory rate - Muscle Rigidity - altered mental status Off label TX for NMS [Show More]

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