Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing a client's peak and trough levels of gentamicin. The peak should be 6 to 8 mcg/mL and the trough should be 0.5 to 1 mcg/mL. The client's peak is10 mcg/mL and his trough is 2.3 mcg/mL. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect with these findings?
Correct answer
D,E
Rationale
Elevated gentamicin levels can cause neurotoxicity (headache) and ototoxicity (tinnitus), not insomnia, constipation, or dry mouth.