Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 232

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The client is receiving cisplatin (Platinol-AQ). Which of the following side effect is related to the medication?

  

     A. Depressed tendon reflexes

     B. Photosensitivity

     C. Tinnitus

     D. Ptosis

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Tinnitus

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Cisplatin (Platinol-AQ), an alkylating medication, may cause ototoxicity, tinnitus, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, and nephrotoxicity.

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Option A: This is a sign of hypermagnesemia.

Options B & D: These are side effects not related to this medication.

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