Gentamicin

Question 1

When checking the gentamicin level, what time frame can the peak level be obtained within?

Answer 1

6 - 14 hours

Question 2

What is it called when the gentamicin level is checked after 14 hours?

Answer 2

A trough level

Question 3

When can another gentamicin dose safely be given when using a trough level?

Answer 3

When the level is < 1 mg/L

Question 4

If multiple doses of gentamicin are given daily, what level is used?

Answer 4

Peak level

Question 5

If a single does of gentamicin is given daily, what level is used?

Answer 5

Trough level