Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2004
A 72-year-old patient after operation of holecystectomia was prescribed gentamicyn (80 mg every 8 hours) and cephalothin (2 g every 6 hours) because of fever. In 10 days there was an increase of creatinine up to 310 mu mol/L. BP - 130/80 mm Hg, daily quantity of the urine is 1200 ml. Urine tests are without pathology. Ultrasound: the size of kidneys is normal. What is the most probable reason for renal failure?
Answer options
- Hepatorenal syndrome
- Unequal infusion of the liquid
- Nephrotoxity of gentamicyn
- Cortical necrosis of kidneys
- Acute glomerulonephritis
Correct answer
Nephrotoxity of gentamicyn
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