Pharmacological TherapiesPregunta 81 de 120
A nurse prepares to administer an aminoglycoside antibiotic. Which parameters are most important to monitor?
a.Renal function and drug peak and trough levels
b.Blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c
c.Serum calcium and phosphate
d.Thyroid hormone levels
Explicación
Aminoglycosides are nephrotoxic and ototoxic, so renal function and peak and trough serum levels must be monitored to ensure safety and efficacy.
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