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Title: A patient will be taking amiodarone (Cordarone). Which baseline tests are necessary before this ... Post by: bl442113 on Jan 24, 2018 A patient will be taking amiodarone (Cordarone). Which baseline tests are necessary before this medication is started? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chest radiograph and pulmonary function tests b. Complete blood count with differential c. Ophthalmologic examination d. Renal function tests e. Thyroid function tests Title: A patient will be taking amiodarone (Cordarone). Which baseline tests are necessary before this ... Post by: Amonae215 on Jan 24, 2018 ANS: A, C, E
Amiodarone has many potential toxic side effects, including pulmonary toxicity, ophthalmic effects, and thyroid toxicity, so these systems should be evaluated at baseline and periodically while the patient is taking the drug. A complete blood count is not indicated. Renal function tests are not indicated. |