Which patient is at the highest risk for aminoglycoside-induced nephrotoxicity?
1. A 26-year-old woman on birth control pills
2. A 46-year-old patient with asthma
3. A 72-year-old patient who is also on amphotericin B
4. A 30-year-old patient with cardiomyopathy
Correct Answer: 3
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One of the major trends that currently influences nursing education and practice is:
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In which body structure does the digestive process begin?
A) Mouth B) Stomach C) Small intestine D) Large intestine