Which laboratory values would have the greatest influence on the dose prescribed for piperacillin?

1. Hematocrit and hemoglobin
2. Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and alanine transaminase (ALT)
3. PT and PTT
4. BUN and creatinine


Correct Answer: 4

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