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When monitoring gentamicin, when should the blood sample be collected?
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?
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?
Which medication is NOT routinely used in the management of cystic fibrosis?
- Lumacaftor + ivacaftor (correct)
- Tobramycin
- Dornase alfa
- Azithromycin
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