For a patient with hearing loss, it is essential to minimize the risk of further damage to the auditory nerve. Which of the following medications may need to be discontinued if the patient is taking them? Select all that apply
a. Furosemide, a diuretic
b. Digoxin, a cardiotonic
c. Famotidine, an antacid
d. Aspirin, an analgesic
e. Penicillin, an antibiotic
A, D
Aspirin and furosemide may cause ototoxicity, leading to auditory nerve impairment. Digoxin, famotidine, or penicillin does not place the patient at risk for auditory nerve impairment.
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