A patient with a history of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's) presents with abdominal pain and diarrhea. He is on azathioprine. According to NICE g...

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A patient with a history of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's) presents with abdominal pain and diarrhea. He is on azathioprine. According to NICE guidance, which blood test must be regularly monitored to prevent azathioprine toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Full blood count

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Serum potassium

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Serum CRP

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Clotting profile

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Lipid profile

NICE IBD Guideline MCQ (SBA): Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A patient with a history of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's) presents with abdominal pain and diarrhea. He is on azathioprine. According to NICE guidance, which blood test must be regularly monitored to prevent azathioprine toxicity?