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FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Clinical

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Azathioprine is used as an immunosuppressant in GI disorders. Which of the following should be monitored in a patient on azathioprine?

I. Amylase and lipase levels
II. Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
III. CBC with differential
IV. Creatine phosphokinase levels

I only
II only
I, II and III only
IV only

Explanation

Answer: C − Azathioprine patients should be monitored consistently for pancreatic enzyme levels (amylase and lipase), LFTs, and CBCs. Creatine phosphokinase levels are more important in musculoskeletal disorders and do not need to be monitored in immunosuppressed patients.

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