ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam Questions
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client prior to administering IV tobramycin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Creatinine 2.5 mg/dL. Elevated creatinine levels indicate potential kidney dysfunction, which is crucial when administering nephrotoxic medications like tobramycin to prevent further kidney damage. Elevated creatinine levels can lead to drug accumulation, increasing the risk of toxicity.
Choice A (Sodium 137 mEq/L) is within normal range and not directly related to tobramycin administration.
Choices B (Hct 4.3%) and C (Hgb 15 g/dL) are related to red blood cell levels and not specifically relevant to tobramycin administration.
Therefore, they do not need immediate reporting.
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