Question

question: 9 of 60 a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and a prescription for clozapine. which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review before administering the medication? troponin total cholesterol creatinine thyroid stimulating hormone

Explanation:

Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis. Creatinine levels are important to assess kidney - function as the kidneys are involved in drug excretion. Troponin assesses heart - muscle injury not directly related to clozapine use. Total cholesterol is related to lipid metabolism and not a primary concern for clozapine administration. Thyroid - stimulating hormone is related to thyroid function and not the main concern before clozapine use.

Answer:

C. Creatinine