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jwb375

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A patient has been prescribed a once-daily aminoglycoside. What is the advantage of this method of administration?
 
  A) It is associated with less hepatotoxicity.
  B) It is significantly more cost-effective.
  C) It reduces the risk of nephrotoxicity.
  D) It increases adherence to treatment.

Question 2

Which of the following is the antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning?
 
  A) Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
  B) Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
  C) Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren)
  D) Ketorolac (Toradol)


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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The use of once-daily aminoglycoside dosing has replaced the common multiple daily dosing. The rationale for this dosing approach is a potential increase in efficacy with a reduced incidence of nephrotoxicity.

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jwb375

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

Liamb2179

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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