A health care provider is administering parenteral gentamicin (Garamycin) to a home care patient. The patient's report of which of the following symptoms would indicate an understanding of possible adverse effects of the drug?
a. Diarrhea
b. Thirst
c. Sedation
d. Hearing loss
ANS: D
Ototoxicity is a serious adverse effect of drug therapy with aminoglycosides such as gentamicin. The patient should report hearing loss, tinnitus, nausea, unsteadiness, dizziness, or vertigo. Other serious adverse effects include neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
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