Author Question: A client is prescribed an aminoglycoside and the nurse understands that the usual route by which ... (Read 26 times)

TFauchery · **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.

rachel · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.