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viki

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A nurse is reviewing the medical records of several patients who are to receive antibacterial drug therapy. The nurse understands that aminoglycosides would be contraindicated in clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Pre-existing hearing loss
  B) Pregnancy
  C) Parkinsonism
  D) Diabetes
  E) Hyperlipidemia

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer an aminoglycoside to a client. The nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following toxicities? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Nephrotoxicity
  B) Cardiotoxicity
  C) Ototoxicity
  D) Hepatotoxicity
  E) Neurotoxicity


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
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The aminoglycosides are contraindicated in clients with pre-existing hearing loss, myasthenia gravis, and parkinsonism and during lactation and pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
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More serious adverse reactions of aminoglycosides include nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and neurotoxicity. A nurse recognizing these can greatly reduce permanent damage to the client's hearing, kidneys, and nerves. Aminoglycosides are not associated with cardiotoxicity or hepatotoxicity.


viki

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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