you are caring for a hospitalized patient receiving gentamycin iv, an aminoglycoside, for the treatment of pseudomonas pneumonia. which laboratory values would be important to monitor to avoid adverse effects from drugs of this classification?

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BUN & creatine is the laboratory value which would be important to monitor to avoid adverse effects from drugs of the classification of aminoglycoside.What is a Drug?This is also referred to as medication and it is a chemical substance which is used to treat sicknesses and diseases. There are various types which is based on their properties and is prescribed by a healthcare professional.BUN & creatine is the laboratory value which would be important to monitor to avoid adverse effects from drugs of the classification of aminoglycoside.This is because a high value in the creatine when used with the drug will lead to nephrotoxicity which affects the kidneys. This impairs the function of the lungs and lead other complications and in sever cases death.Read more about Aminoglycoside here https://brainly.com/question/14054026#SPJ1