Side Effects That Occur in Patient Tissues While They Are

question 37

Multiple Choice

Side effects that occur in patient tissues while they are on antimicrobial drugs include all of the following, except _______.

• A) development of resistance to the drug
• B) hepatotoxicity
• C) nephrotoxicity
• D) diarrhea
• E) deafness

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Definitions:

Ear Infection

An inflammation of the inner, middle, or outer ear, often with infection caused by bacteria or viruses.

Excessive Crankiness

An heightened state of irritability or fussiness, often without a readily identified cause.

Audiometer

A device used to evaluate an individual's hearing ability by generating sounds at various frequencies and volumes.