Topics: Antimicrobial Pharmacology Quiz
The patient taking Piperacillin gets their 0600 labs back. Their labs are: Hgb 12.2, Hct 36%, BUN 55, Cr 1.5, GFR 90, AST 20, ALT 30. The nurse should call the physician regarding:
A. Decreasing the medication due to AST/ALT levels.
B. Increasing the medication due to BUN/Cr levels.
C. Increasing the medication due to Hgb levels.
D. Decreasing the medication due to BUN/Cr levels.
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What needs to be done with Amphotericin B to reduce effects of nephrotoxicity?
A. Infuse with 500mL NS.
B. Infuse with 1L NS.
C. Monitor GFR levels.
D. Draw peaks and troughs.