A client is prescribed an aminoglycoside and the nurse ...

[TFauchery]

A client is prescribed an aminoglycoside and the nurse understands that the usual route by which most aminoglycosides are administered is:
 
  a. oral. c. topical.
  b. parenteral. d. intrathecal.

Question 2

Clients taking aminoglycosides should have the functioning of the ____ tested before and during treatment.
 
  a. liver. c. ulnar nerve.
  b. eighth cranial nerve. d. vision.

[rachel]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Except for oral neomycin and occasional topical aminoglycosides, most are administered parenterally.
B Correct: Most aminoglycosides are administered parenterally.
C Incorrect: Aminoglycosides are only occasionally used topically.
D Incorrect: Aminoglycosides are rarely used intrathecally.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The primary adverse effect of aminoglycosides is ototoxicity.
B Correct: This is to monitor for ototoxicity.
C Incorrect: Aminoglycosides are not associated with peripheral neuropathy.
D Incorrect: Aminoglycosides are not associated with visual changes.

[TFauchery]

TYSM

[ashely1112]

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