A 56-year-old man is admitted with a diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). He is prescribed IV cytosine arabinoside for 7 days and an infusion of daunorubicin for the first 3 days. He is started on an antiviral agent. What are serious side effects of antiviral agents? Select all that apply.
A. Cardiomyopathy
B. Nephrotoxicity
C. Ototoxicity
D. Stroke
Ans:
B. Nephrotoxicity
C. Ototoxicity
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