Which should be included in the follow-up care for a neonate who received aminoglycoside therapy for sepsis?
a. Hemoglobin level monitoring
b. Hearing test
c. Serial platelet counts
d. Glucose testing
B
A long-term side effect of aminoglycoside therapy is hearing impairment. Aminoglycosides do not affect the hemoglobin level, glucose control, or directly affect platelets.
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a. Deontology b. Principalism c. Utilitarianism d. Virtue ethics
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