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Amiodarone monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsAmiodarone monitoringGPhC CRA

A 70-year-old man has started long-term amiodarone for rhythm control. His wife asks what tests should be expected during treatment. Baseline thyroid and liver tests were arranged by cardiology. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: C — Regular thyroid and liver function monitoring

Amiodarone can cause thyroid dysfunction and hepatotoxicity, so ongoing thyroid and liver monitoring is required. It can also cause pulmonary, ocular and skin adverse effects. The other monitoring tests relate to different medicines or conditions.

Reference: BNF; SmPC