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A Patient Showing Symptoms of Impaired Renal Function Has a Battery

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A patient showing symptoms of impaired renal function has a battery of tests performed.Results are:
Serum creatinine: 2.0 mg/dL
Urine creatinine: 150 mg/dL
Serum osmolality: 270 mOsm
Urine osmolality: 100 mOsm
24-hour urine volume: 2000 mL
-Based on the information provided,can this patient be safely given a nephrotoxic antibiotic?


A) Yes
B) No

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