The nurse is reviewing a patient's chart prior to administering gentamycin (Garamycin) and notes that the last serum peak drug level was $9 \mathrm{mcg} / \mathrm{mL}$ and the last trough level was $2 \mathrm{mcg} / \mathrm{mL}$. What action will the nurse take?

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The nurse is reviewing a patient's chart prior to administering gentamycin (Garamycin) and notes that the last serum peak drug level was $9 \mathrm{mcg} / \mathrm{mL}$ and the last trough level was $2 \mathrm{mcg} / \mathrm{mL}$. What action will the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Peak above 8 suggests toxicity, requiring provider notification before next dose.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement about urea handling in the kidney is true?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Urea is freely filtered and partially reabsorbed but not secreted.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse contacts the health care provider after reviewing a client's laboratory results and noting a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 35 mg/dL and a creatinine of 1.0 mg/dL. For which action should the nurse recommend a prescription?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Elevated BUN with normal creatinine suggests dehydration; IV fluids are appropriate.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse cares for a client who has kidney stones from secondary hyperoxaluria. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Allopurinol reduces oxalate stones in secondary hyperoxaluria effectively.

Question 5 of 5

A client has a long history of hypertension. Which category of medications would the nurse expect to be ordered to avoid chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: ACE inhibitors improve renal perfusion, slowing CKD progression in hypertension.

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