A child is receiving vincristine (Oncovin). The nurse should monitor for which side effect of this medication?
a. Diarrhea
b. Photosensitivity
c. Constipation
d. Ototoxicity
ANS: A
Vincristine, and to a lesser extent vinblastine, can cause various neurotoxic effects. One of the more common neurotoxic effects is severe constipation caused from decreased bowel innervation.
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