The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium) for muscle spasticity. Which lab result is a priority for the nurse to assess?
1. Creatinine clearance
2. Serum amylase
3. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
4. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dantrolene (Dantrium) can cause hepatitis; the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) are the priority laboratory tests for the nurse to assess. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect hemoglobin or hematocrit; these laboratory tests are not a priority to assess. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not significantly affect renal function; the creatinine clearance test isn't a priority laboratory test to assess. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect pancreatic function; the serum amylase isn't a priority laboratory test to assess.
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