Gentamycin Teaching 1527
SN advised patient on some serious adverse effects of gentamycin such as: neuromuscular blockade finding, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, respiratory tract paralysis, concomitant anesthesia, and muscle relaxants.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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