Antiarrhythmics: amiodarone: practice question

A Pharmacology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pharmacology · Antiarrhythmics: amiodarone

Sample item

Which baseline and follow-up test is particularly important in a patient receiving long-term amiodarone?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Thyroid function testing

Amiodarone is iodine rich and may cause either hypo- or hyperthyroidism. It also warrants surveillance for hepatic, pulmonary, ocular, and skin toxicity.

Option by option

  • A. Thyroid function testing (correct)

    Correct. Thyroid dysfunction is a major predictable amiodarone toxicity.

  • B. Bleeding time

    Bleeding time does not monitor amiodarone toxicity.

  • C. Schilling test

    The Schilling test assessed vitamin B12 absorption and is obsolete.

  • D. Serum amylase only

    Amylase is not the key routine surveillance test.

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What is the answer to this Pharmacology question?

The best answer is A, Thyroid function testing. Amiodarone is iodine rich and may cause either hypo- or hyperthyroidism.

Why is "Bleeding time" not the answer?

Bleeding time does not monitor amiodarone toxicity.

Why is "Schilling test" not the answer?

The Schilling test assessed vitamin B12 absorption and is obsolete.

Why is "Serum amylase only" not the answer?

Amylase is not the key routine surveillance test.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Antiarrhythmics: amiodarone in Pharmacology. It also warrants surveillance for hepatic, pulmonary, ocular, and skin toxicity.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Antiarrhythmics: amiodarone?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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