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What factor can represent a relative contraindication to the use of Clozapine?

a. A history of severe extrapyramidal symptoms while on haloperidol
9
20%
b. A history of galactorrhea while on perphenazine
2
5%
c. A history of recurrent depressive symptoms
2
5%
d. A seizure disorder
25
57%
e. The presence of mild tardive dyskinesia
6
14%
 
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A patient with schizophrenia has had a poor response to several trials of typical antipsychotic medications, risperidone and olanzepine. His psychiatrist recommends a trial of clozapine.
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