A nurse is reviewing the medical records of several patients who are to receive antibacterial drug therapy. The nurse understands that aminoglycosides would be contraindicated in clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply
A) Pre-existing hearing loss
B) Pregnancy
C) Parkinsonism
D) Diabetes
E) Hyperlipidemia
Ans: A, B, C
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The aminoglycosides are contraindicated in clients with pre-existing hearing loss, myasthenia gravis, and parkinsonism and during lactation and pregnancy.
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