You suspect that a patient on antiretroviral therapy may have drug-related toxicity. Which of the following laboratory tests would alert you to a drug toxicity?

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Elevated liver enzymes can be a sign of drug-related toxicity, as the liver is responsible for metabolizing many medications. Elevated glucose levels may indicate diabetes or other endocrine disorders, not necessarily related to drug toxicity. Decreased hemoglobin may indicate anemia, which is not specific to drug toxicity. Decreased amylase and lipase may indicate pancreatic dysfunction, which is not specifically related to drug toxicity.

You Suspect That a Patient on Antiretroviral Therapy May Have