Monitoring Gentamicin Levels
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When monitoring gentamicin, when should the blood sample be collected?

  • Monitoring is not required
  • Blood sample should be collected pre-dose (correct)
  • Blood sample can be collected at any point in the dosing interval
  • Blood sample can be collected at any point after the distribution phase

    • What is the MOST accurate statement regarding vancomycin?

  • A trough level of > 10 mg/L is deemed as toxic
  • Vancomycin takes 1-2 days to reach steady state concentration
  • Renal impairment does not adversely affect the pharmacokinetics of vancomycin
  • The first trough level should be taken before the 4th day of therapy (correct)

    • Which medication is NOT routinely used in the management of cystic fibrosis?

  • Lumacaftor + ivacaftor (correct)
  • Tobramycin
  • Dornase alfa
  • Azithromycin

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