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ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
2-month-old patient with current active infection. Being treated with neomycin. The nurse understands that neomycin may cause serious adverse effects such as
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: The correct answers are A and F. Neomycin is known to cause ototoxicity, which can result in hearing loss and balance issues. It can also lead to pseudomembranous colitis, a severe inflammation of the colon. Ototoxicity can occur due to neomycin's effects on the inner ear, while pseudomembranous colitis is a known side effect due to disruption of normal gut flora.
Choices B, C, D, E, and G are incorrect because neomycin is not associated with constipation, hypercalcemia, thrombocytopenia, hypotrichosis, or photosensitivity. It is crucial for the nurse to monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of ototoxicity and pseudomembranous colitis while on neomycin therapy.
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