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Aminoglycoside monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateInfectionsAminoglycoside monitoringGPhC CRA

A hospital-at-home nurse asks about gentamicin monitoring for a patient receiving IV therapy. The patient has CKD stage 3. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: C — Renal function and gentamicin levels according to the dosing regimen

Gentamicin has nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity risks and requires therapeutic drug monitoring. Renal impairment increases toxicity risk and affects dosing interval. Monitoring should follow local protocol for the regimen used.

Reference: BNF