Which of the following medications would be most likely to produce ototoxicity as an adverse drug effect?
a. Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
b. Dichlorphenamide (Daranide)
c. Furosemide (Lasix)
d. Bumetanide (Bumex)
ANS: A
Loop diuretics are likely to cause ototoxicity. Ethacrynic acid is most likely to have this effect.
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