The patient is scheduled to begin treatment with amphotericin B. The primary care provider should plan to monitor the patient's:
a. Calcium level
b. Urine output
c. Fluid intake
d. Potassium level
ANS: B
Nephrotoxicity is the major adverse effect limiting the use of amphotericin B.
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