A patient who has been taking methimazole (Tapazole)for 3 weeks has all of the following laboratory blood test results.Which result do you report immediately to the prescriber?

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All of these blood values are abnormal;however,only the lactate dehydrogenase level is very high (four times normal).This value indicates liver impairment.Methimazole can cause liver impairment.This value must be reported immediately so that liver function can be explored and any needed changes in drug therapy made before irreversible liver damage occurs.

A Patient Who Has Been Taking Methimazole (Tapazole)for 3 Weeks