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Amiodarone monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsAmiodarone monitoringGPhC CRA

A patient taking amiodarone long term asks why the GP keeps arranging blood tests and eye review. They have no current symptoms. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: CThyroid, liver and pulmonary symptom monitoring, with review for visual symptoms

Amiodarone can cause thyroid, hepatic, pulmonary and ocular toxicity requiring ongoing vigilance. The best answer addresses the key safety, legal or pharmaceutical care issue in the vignette. The other options would either delay appropriate care, create a new risk, or fail to resolve the issue. This is consistent with the cited UK reference for safe pharmacy practice.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS