ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving an intermittent IV bolus of gentamicin twice daily. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor while the client is receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Serum creatinine. Gentamicin is known to be nephrotoxic, so monitoring serum creatinine levels is crucial to assess renal function and detect any potential kidney damage. Elevated serum creatinine levels may indicate renal impairment and prompt the need to adjust the dosage or discontinue the medication. Monitoring glucose levels (choice
A) is important for diabetic clients but not specifically related to gentamicin therapy. Prothrombin time (choice
B) assesses clotting factors, not directly affected by gentamicin. Cardiac enzymes (choice
D) are not relevant to gentamicin therapy. WBC count (choice E) is not typically affected by gentamicin.
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