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ARLKQ · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A medical nurse is aware of the need to assess for potential ototoxicity in patients who are being treated with gentamicin. Which of the following patients is likely most susceptible to developing ototoxicity secondary to gentamicin?

A) A man who received his first dose of IV gentamicin 12 hours ago
B) A man who has required repeated courses of gentamicin over the past several months
C) A woman who has a Pseudomonas infection but who has a hypersensitivity to penicillins
D) A woman who is immunocompromised and who is being treated with gentamicin

Question 2

A patient who is 6 feet tall and weighs 280 pounds will require which of the following doses?

A) Higher dose than a patient who weighs 180 pounds
B) Lower dose than a patient who weighs 180 pounds
C) Same dose as a patient who weighs 180 pounds
D) A parenteral rather than oral dose

iman · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Ototoxicity (auditory or vestibular) may develop after extended use of gentamicin and may not be reversible. Penicillin allergies and immunocompromised status are not risk factors for ototoxicity.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
In general, people heavier than average may need larger doses, provided their renal, hepatic, and cardiovascular functions are adequate.