You are asked to monitor a multiple myeloma patient on IV melphalan. Which of the following lab parameters need to be determined to appropriately monitor the patient?

Name: You are asked to monitor a multiple myeloma patient on IV melphalan. Which of the following lab parameters need to be determined to appropriately monitor the patient?
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Melphalan is an alkylating agent and is known to induce thrombocytopenia. The treatment should be discontinued if the platelet count falls below 100,000/mm3.

You Are Asked to Monitor a Multiple Myeloma Patient on IV