Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 467 of 2368
A client is receiving a cephalosporin. Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor to identify nephrotoxicity?
- Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
- Hemoglobin and hematocrit
- Serum calcium and phosphorus
- Platelet count and INR
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Correct answer: Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
BUN and creatinine are monitored carefully to identify signs of kidney damage from cephalosporins.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Antimicrobials: CEPHALOSPORINS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026