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Which of the following should be monitored in patient receiving linezolid therapy?

A
Renal function
B
Liver function
C
Auditory function
D
Platelet count
High-Yield Explanation
Hematologic disturbances in the form of anemia and thrombocytopenia are of main concern while the patient is on linezolid therapy. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By KD Tripathi, 5th Edition, Page 691 - 2; Side Effects of Drugs Annual : A Worldwide Yearly Survey of New Data and Trends in Adverse Drug Reactions By Jeffrey K. Aronson, Page 475.

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