A client is prescribed a medication that is ototoxic. The nurse ...

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A client is prescribed a medication that is ototoxic. The nurse realizes that this medication may cause:
 
  1. permanent or temporary vision loss.
  2. permanent or temporary hearing loss.
  3. nausea and vomiting.
  4. central nervous system (CNS) depression.

Question 2

A client has been smoking for the last 40 years and has a history of emphysema. Which of the following findings would the nurse not expect to find?
 
  1. Decreased forced vital capacity (FVC)
  2. Increased anterior-posterior chest diameter
  3. Increased forced expiratory volume (FEV1)
  4. Pursed lip breathing

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Answer to Question 1

2
Although many drugs cause nausea and vomiting and central nervous system (CNS) depression, ototoxic drugs cause hearing loss and the risks must be considered prior to suggesting these types of medications.

Answer to Question 2

3
The FEV1 does not increase; it decreases. The FVC does decrease, and the client can exhibit increased anterior-posterior chest diameter and pursed lip breathing.

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[mirabriestensky]

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