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A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when concurrently administering other medications that may cause...

Select one:
a. Neutropenia or autoimmune effects
b. Ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity
c. Increased intracranial pressure or changes in cognition
d. Anemia or impaired erythropoiesis

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Answer:

B.Ototoxicity or Nephrotoxicity

Step-by-step explanation:

Due to the possibility for nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity that is associated with gentamicin. Gentamicin does not typically affect immune function, ICP, or hematopoiesis.

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