Which of the following laboratory values should the health care provider plan to monitor for a patient receiving captopril (Capoten)?
a. Urinalysis
b. Serum amylase
c. Liver function studies
d. Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
ANS: D
A CBC and differential should be obtained before starting therapy, then every 2 weeks for 3 months, and periodically thereafter. Therapy should be stopped if the neutrophil count falls to below 1000/mm3.
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