Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 260

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The nurse is reviewing the drug list of an elderly client who is taking a lot of medications given by different health care provider. The client reports that “Lately, there has been roaring in my ears”. Which medication would the nurse determine could be responsible for the client’s complaint?

  

     A. amoxicillin (Amoxil).

     B. carvedilol (Coreg).

     C. atropine sulfate (Isopto Atropine).

     D. aspirin (Ecotrin).

    

    

Correct Answer: D. aspirin (Ecotrin).

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Aspirin (Ecotrin) is potentially ototoxic. The prescribing physician should be notified that the condition and the prescribed drug can be evaluated.

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Options A, B, & C: These are not associated with hearing problems.

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