When determining dose of amikacin for this patient, what considerations should be made?
A. Decrease the dose because of diminished renal clearance Wrong Choice!
B. Increase the dosing frequency because of the increased volume of distribution Wrong Choice!
C. Increase the dose because of the increased volume of distribution Correct Choice
D. Decrease the dose because of decreased protein binding Wrong Choice!
Answer:C
When determining dose of amikacin for this patient, what considerations should be made?
A. Decrease the dose because of diminished renal clearance Wrong Choice! B. Increase the dosing frequency because of the increased volume of distribution Wrong Choice! C. Increase the dose because of the increased volume of distribution Correct Choice D. Decrease the dose because of decreased protein binding Wrong Choice!