The patient is receiving dapsone (DDS) for treatment of leprosy. While the patient is receiving dapsone, the primary care provider should plan to monitor the patient's:
a. Complete blood count
b. Potassium level
c. Urine output
d. Calcium level
ANS: A
Deaths associated with the administration of dapsone have been reported from agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and other blood dyscrasias.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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