The nurse closely monitors the patient receiving which of the following categories of medications known to cause ototoxicity?
A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
B) Anti-inflammatory agents
C) Opiates
D) Tricyclic antidepressants
Ans: B
Feedback: Anti-inflammatory agents may have adverse effects or ototoxicity and adversely affect the cochlea, vestibular apparatus, and cranial nerve VIII.
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