A Patient Who Has Been Taking Gentamicin for 5 Days

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking gentamicin for 5 days reports a headache and dizziness. What will the nurse do?

• A) Request an order for a gentamicin peak level.
• B) Suspect ototoxicity and notify the prescriber.
• C) Tell the patient to ask for help with ambulation.
• D) Tell the patient to report any tinnitus.

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Definitions:

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female, marking the onset of reproductive capability.

Menstrual Synchrony

Simultaneous menstrual cycles that occur among women who work or live together.

Menopause

The time in a woman's life, typically between ages 45 and 55, when her menstrual cycles cease, marking the end of reproductive capability.

Dysmenorrhea

A medical term for painful menstrual cramps that occur just before or during menstruation.