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OPRA Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3884
Question 1
Which parameter requires routine monitoring in a patient receiving long-term amiodarone therapy?
  • Prostate specific antigen
  • Urinary cortisol
  • Serum creatinine
  • Thyroid function tests✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
Amiodarone contains iodine and can cause both hypo- and hyperthyroidism. Regular thyroid function tests are mandatory. Liver function and pulmonary function also require monitoring.