The nurse determines that the client is most at risk for renal ...

[cmoore54]

The nurse determines that the client is most at risk for renal toxicity while receiving an aminoglycoside anti-infective when which diagnostic lab result is abnormal?
 
  1. Kidney function test
  2. White blood cell count
  3. Liver function test
  4. Platelet count

Question 2

The nurse plans to monitor a client for dermatologic toxicities after administering which medication?
 
  1. Salicylates
  2. Antiseizure drugs
  3. Antithyroid drugs
  4. Loop diuretic

[firehawk60]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Abnormal kidney function tests would indicate kidney impairment.
Rationale 2: An elevated WBC is indicative of inflammation or infection.
Rationale 3: An elevated liver function test indicates liver impairment.
Rationale 4: An abnormal platelet count would indicate a bleeding problem.
Global Rationale: Abnormal kidney function tests would indicate kidney impairment. An elevated WBC is indicative of inflammation or infection. An elevated liver function test indicates liver impairment. An abnormal platelet count would indicate a bleeding problem.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Salicylates are associated with neurotoxicity.
Rationale 2: Antiseizure drugs are associated with dermatologic toxicity.
Rationale 3: Antithyroid drugs are associated with bone marrow toxicity.
Rationale 4: Loop diuretics are associated with neurotoxicity.
Global Rationale: Antiseizure drugs are associated with dermatologic toxicity. Salicylates are associated with neurotoxicity. Antithyroid drugs are associated with bone marrow toxicity. Loop diuretics are associated with neurotoxicity.

[cmoore54]

Gracias!

[Sarahjh]

Great answer, keep it coming