VPT-0120
QUESTION
The most nephrotoxic agent among aminoglycosides is?
OPTIONS
(A) Neomycin
(B) Tobramycin
(C) Gentamycin
(D) All of the above
ANSWER
(A) Neomycin
EXPLANATION
Neomycin is considered the most nephrotoxic aminoglycoside because it accumulates in renal tubular cells and can cause severe tubular injury. Tobramycin and gentamicin are also nephrotoxic but are not ranked highest in this comparison, so all of the above is incorrect.
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