The aminoglycoside with least toxic effect is_____________?
Correct answer: C. Streptomycin
- A. Ethambutol
- B. Isoniazid
- C. Streptomycin
- D. Kanamycin
Explanation
Streptomycin is generally the least nephrotoxic aminoglycoside, although it has important vestibular ototoxicity. Kanamycin and related drugs more often produce significant renal toxicity.
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