Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Which of the following complaints by a man taking gentamycin would be most indicative that he is experiencing ototoxicity?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A because gentamycin is known to cause ototoxicity, which can manifest as hearing loss. Complaints of being unable to hear the television suggest damage to the auditory nerve or cochlea. Tingling of the extremities (B) is more indicative of peripheral neuropathy, not ototoxicity. An increase in BUN and creatinine (C) would point towards kidney damage, not ototoxicity. Changes in mental status (D) may indicate neurotoxicity, not ototoxicity.