Adverse Drug Reactions Flashcards
1
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What to monitor when Pt is on clozapine?
A
Risk of agranulocytosis, mandatory monitoring of WBCs, platelets and neutrophils
2
Q
What to monitor when Pt is on methotrexate?
A
Risk: blood dyscrasias (imbalance)
Monitor FBC, renal and LFTs (baseline, then 2-3 months thereafter)
3
Q
What to monitor when Pt is on warfarin?
A
INR to reduce bleeding risk
4
Q
What to monitor when Pt is on lithium?
A
plasma drug concentration every 3 months
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