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tingc95

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about aminoglycosides. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which of the following as an example? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Amikacin (Amikin)
  B) Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
  C) Vancomycin (Vancocin)
  D) Kanamycin (Kantrex)
  E) Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Question 2

A client is receiving gentamicin. Assessment of which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is developing nephrotoxicity? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Proteinuria
  B) Hematuria
  C) Decreased urine output
  D) Increased serum creatinine
  E) Decreased fluid intake


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D
Feedback:
The aminoglycosides include amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, streptomycin, and tobramycin. Amoxicillin is an aminopenicillin. Vancomycin is a miscellaneous agent that disrupts the bacterial cell wall. Azithromycin is classified as a macrolide.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D
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Proteinuria, hematuria, decreased urine output, increased serum creatinine, and increased blood nitrogen urea (BUN) are suggestive of nephrotoxicity. Decreased fluid intake would support dehydration.


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