A patient is receiving high doses of a cephalosporin. Which laboratory values will this patient's nurse monitor closely?
a. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine, and liver function tests
b. Complete blood count and electrolytes
c. Serum calcium and magnesium
d. Serum glucose and lipids
ANS: A
Cefazolin will produce an increase in the patient's BUN, creatinine, AST, ALT, ALP, LDH, and bilirubin.
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