A Client Is Prescribed a Medication That Is Ototoxic

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed a medication that is ototoxic. The nurse realizes that this medication may cause:

• A) permanent or temporary vision loss.
• B) permanent or temporary hearing loss.
• C) nausea and vomiting.
• D) central nervous system (CNS) depression.

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Definitions:

Factorial Design

A design in which all levels of each independent variable are combined with all levels of the other independent variables. A factorial design allows investigation of the separate main effects and interactions of two or more independent variables.

Main Effect

The direct effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable.

Factorial Design

An experimental design approach that involves investigating the effects of two or more independent variables at multiple levels on a dependent variable.

Main Effect

The direct influence of an independent variable on a dependent variable in an experiment, disregarding the effects of other variables.