Question

A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when concurrently administering other medications that may cause...
Select one:
a. Neutropenia or autoimmune effects
b. Ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity
c. Increased intracranial pressure or changes in cognition
d. Anemia or impaired erythropoiesis

Answer 1

Answer:

B.Ototoxicity or Nephrotoxicity

Explanation:

Due to the possibility for nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity that is associated with gentamicin. Gentamicin does not typically affect immune function, ICP, or hematopoiesis.