A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Lung Infection Caused by P

question 54

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with a lung infection caused by P. aeruginosa. The culture and sensitivity report shows sensitivity to all aminoglycosides. The provider knows that the rate of resistance to gentamicin is common in this hospital. What provider will order which medication?

• A) Amikacin
• B) Gentamicin
• C) Paromomycin
• D) Tobramycin

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