Medications administered that are renal toxic should have frequent assessments of which blood values?

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Renal toxicity can be assessed by monitoring blood levels of BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine. Elevated levels of BUN and creatinine are indicative of renal dysfunction or injury. AST and ALT (liver function tests) assess liver function and are not specific to renal toxicity. WBC (white blood cell count) and platelets assess immune function and blood clotting, respectively, and are not specific to renal toxicity. RBC (red blood cell count) and differential assess for anemia and abnormalities in the types of white blood cells, respectively, and are not specific to renal toxicity.

Medications Administered That Are Renal Toxic Should Have Frequent Assessments