Gentamicin monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A hospital outpatient is discharged on once-daily IV gentamicin through a home service. What monitoring is required?

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

Gentamicin is nephrotoxic and ototoxic, requiring renal function and drug level monitoring under local protocols. This makes renal function and gentamicin levels according to regimen the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF; local antimicrobial guidance