Question

Linda was initiated on gentamicin 200 mg IV Q8H for treatment of gram negative urosepsis. The peak level comes back at 3.8 mcg/mL and her trough level was undetectable. What is the best recommendation to make regarding the gentamicin regimen? nswers A-E A Increase the gentamicin dose Decrease the gentamicin dose Increase the dosing interval to Q12H Decrease the dosing interval to Q6H B C D E Increase the dose and the dosing interval

Answer 1

ANSWER : E

By increasing both the dose and time interval of Gentamycin, the results may be visible prominently. I f still there is alterations in trough level and peak level increasing of time level is recommended.