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MACE Medication Aide

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Imuran is used as an immunosuppressant to prevent kidney transplant rejection. Which of the following should be monitored in a patient on Imuran?

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 - Patients on Imuran (azathiaprine) should be monitored for pancreatic enzyme levels (amylase and lipase), LFTs and CBCs. The most common adverse reactions include blood dyscrasias, serum sickness and hepatotoxicity.

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