A patient received antipsychotic drugs for schizophrenia. Recently, the psychiatric gives her clozapine 'atypical antipsychotic'. Which of the following best summarizes its serious adverse response?

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A patient received antipsychotic drugs for schizophrenia. Recently, the psychiatric gives her clozapine 'atypical antipsychotic'. Which of the following best summarizes its serious adverse response?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The following statements are true about leuprolide EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The insulin preparation which can be given intravenously is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Prednisone is converted to which of the following by the liver?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Prednisone (choice C) is a prodrug converted to prednisolone, its active form, by liver 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, enhancing anti-inflammatory action. Cortisone (choice A) and Hydrocortisone (choice B) are distinct, Methylprednisolone (choice D) isn't a metabolite. This clarifies corticosteroid metabolism.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following drugs can cause lactic acidosis:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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