During a pharmacology class, the students are told that some drugs need to be closely monitored
What aspect should the nurse closely monitor for in clients who have been administered salicylates, loop diuretics, quinidine, quinine, or aminoglycosides? A) Signs of hypotension
B) Reduced urinary output
C) Tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss
D) Impaired facial movement
C
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It is important that nurses are knowledgeable about the ototoxic effects of certain medications such as salicylates, loop diuretics, quinidine, quinine, and aminoglycosides. Signs and symptoms of ototoxicity include tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss. Hypotension, reduced urinary output, and impaired facial movement are not signs of ototoxicity.
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