A 65-year-old with Gram-negative sepsis is started on IV gentamicin. Which monitoring is essential?...

Question

A 65-year-old with Gram-negative sepsis is started on IV gentamicin. Which monitoring is essential?

Accepted Answer

Trough level before the third dose (or as per protocol)

Answer

Random level at 1 hour post-dose

Answer

No levels if renal function normal

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Peak level only on day 5

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Measure INR daily

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