A Patient Who Has Been Taking the Aminoglycoside Antibiotic Gentamicin

question 114

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking the aminoglycoside antibiotic gentamicin is exhibiting signs of toxicity.Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for assessing for one of the major complications associated with toxicity?

• A)Visual acuity test using a Snellen chart
• B)Incentive spirometry
• C)Blood glucose monitoring
• D)Monitoring blood urea nitrogen (BUN)and creatinine levels

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Definitions:

Depth of Field

In photography and optics, the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that are in acceptably sharp focus.

Total Magnification

The enlargement level of an image as seen through a microscope, calculated by multiplying the objective lens magnification by the eyepiece lens magnification.

Cross-Sectional Area

The total area within the boundary of a three-dimensional object when it is cut through perpendicularly to its longest axis.

Field Diameter

The length of the visible field observed through the microscope or another imaging device.