Clozapine is considered the 'gold standard' for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but it requires frequent blood monitoring due to the risk of which life-threatening condition?
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Correct answer: Agranulocytosis
Clozapine can cause a severe reduction in white blood cell count (agranulocytosis) in approximately 1% of patients. Strict monitoring of the Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is mandatory for patients on this medication.
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