Howard,a patient,is being administered ethacrynic acid to treat his pulmonary edema.He also suffers from hyperkalemia.The doctor observes that an infection has developed in Howard and prescribes him an antibiotic.Which of the following antibiotics should the doctor avoid prescribing to Howard?

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Organic acid (loop) diuretics should not be administered in conjunction with aminoglycoside antibiotics (amikacin, kanamycin, neomycin, or streptomycin) because aminoglycoside antibiotics may potentiate the ototoxcicity of the loop diuretics.

Howard,a Patient,is Being Administered Ethacrynic Acid to Treat His Pulmonary