Sally has been prescribed aspirin 320 mg per day for her atrial fibrillation. She also takes aspirin four or more times a day for arthritis pain. What are the symptoms of aspirin toxicity for which she would need to be evaluated?
1. Tinnitus
2. Diarrhea
3. Hearing loss
4. Photosensitivity
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