A Patient Is Admitted with Glomerulonephritis

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with glomerulonephritis.IV gentamicin therapy is started after cultures indicate gram-negative bacilli in the blood.The patient also receives IV furosemide (Lasix) .The nurse will monitor for signs and symptoms of toxicity related to which organ?

• A) Kidneys
• B) Pancreas
• C) Liver
• D) Brain

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Definitions:

External Urinary Sphincter

A circular muscle that controls the passage of urine through the urethra and prevents involuntary leakage.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary muscle found in the walls of hollow organs and structures, such as blood vessels and the digestive tract, that contracts slowly and rhythmically.

Skeletal Muscle

Muscle tissue that is attached to bones and is responsible for initiating and controlling voluntary movements.

Tubular Maximum

The maximum rate at which substances can be reabsorbed or secreted by the renal tubules in the kidneys.