A Patient with Cystic Fibrosis Uses Inhaled Tobramycin [TOBI] 300

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with cystic fibrosis uses inhaled tobramycin [TOBI] 300 mg every 12 hours in repeating cycles of 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off. The patient reports hoarseness and tinnitus. The nurse will tell the patient that:

• A) an intravenous form may be used to avoid hoarseness.
• B) hearing loss may occur with continued use of the drug.
• C) the provider will need to monitor renal function closely.
• D) these are common side effects of this medication.

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