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TFauchery

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on: Jul 24, 2018
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.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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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

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

juliaf

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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