Which lab test(s) would be used to assess liver and/or renal function before administering medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. CBC
b. LDH
c. ALT
d. Crs
e. BUN
f. aPTT
ANS: B, C, D, E
Liver function tests include LDH (lactic dehydrogenase) and ALT (alanine aminotransferase). Renal function tests include Crs (serum creatinine) and BUN (blood urea nitrogen). Although a CBC (complete blood count) and an aPTT are useful in assessing the patient before administration of medication, they are not renal or hepatic function tests.
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