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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for gentamicin. Which of the following should the nurse include as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Tinnitus. Gentamicin is known to cause ototoxicity, including tinnitus, which is a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. This adverse effect is important for the nurse to include in teaching to monitor for hearing changes. Urinary frequency (
A), constipation (
B), and hypertension (
C) are not commonly associated with gentamicin use, so they are incorrect choices.
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