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Amiodarone monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient on long-term amiodarone asks why thyroid and liver blood tests are needed and why breathlessness should be reported. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: C — Thyroid, liver and pulmonary toxicity monitoring

Amiodarone can cause thyroid, hepatic and pulmonary toxicity requiring ongoing monitoring and symptom vigilance. This makes thyroid, liver and pulmonary toxicity monitoring the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS