Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 180

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Amikacin (Amikin) is given to a client with E-coli infection. The nurse advises the client to report which of the following symptoms immediately?

  

     A. Muscle pain

     B. Constipation

     C. Fatigue

     D. Hearing loss

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Hearing loss

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Option D: Amikacin is an aminoglycoside. Side effects of this medication include ototoxicity (Hearing loss), confusion, disorientation, gastrointestinal irritation, palpitations, blood pressure changes, and nephrotoxicity.

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Options A, B, and C: Muscle pain, constipation, and fatigue are not related to the medication.

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