To infants under 2 years old nor are they given to

to infants under 2 years old, nor are they given to pregnant patients near term or nursing mothers.
Hemolytic anemia, hepatocellular failure, and ophthalmic infection are not associated sulfonamide
effects in infants.
A patient who has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is receiving
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). Which response should a nurse expect if the
medication is achieving the desired effect?
A patient who has a vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infection is receiving linezolid
(Zyvox). Which laboratory result indicates that the patient is having an adverse effect?
A. White blood cell (WBC) count of 1200 units/L
A patient who is receiving an aminoglycoside develops flaccid paralysis and impaired
breathing. Which medication does the nurse anticipate administering?
A patient who is receiving an aminoglycoside (gentamicin) has a urinalysis result with all
of these findings. Which finding should a nurse associate most clearly with an adverse
effect of gentamicin?
A. White blood cells (WBCs)
B. Glucose
C. Ketones
D. Protein
D. Protein
Aminoglycoside-induced nephrotoxicity usually presents as acute tubular
necrosis. Symptoms of concern are protein in the urine, dilute urine, and
elevation of the serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels.