Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Which ototoxic medication should the nurse recognize as potentially life altering or threatening to the client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin) are ototoxic, causing permanent hearing loss, which is life-altering. Calcium channel blockers, glucocorticoids, and loop diuretics are less ototoxic.