NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A client is prescribed intravenous vancomycin. The nurse understands that routine monitoring of which laboratory value is essential?
Vancomycin is nephrotoxic, so monitoring renal function (creatinine, BUN) is crucial to prevent kidney damage.
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Question: A client is prescribed intravenous vancomycin. The nurse understands that routine monitoring of which laboratory value is essential?
Answer options:
- Serum glucose
- Liver function tests (LFTs) ✅ Renal function (creatinine, BUN)
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Correct answer: Renal function (creatinine, BUN)
Explanation: Vancomycin is nephrotoxic, so monitoring renal function (creatinine, BUN) is crucial to prevent kidney damage.
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