Aminoglycoside Ototoxicity HD — ESENeph MCQ
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Correct answer: C — Aminoglycoside cumulative ototoxicity – irreversible cochlear and vestibular hair cell destruction; risk increases with total dose, CKD, and concurrent ototoxins
Aminoglycoside ototoxicity is cumulative and irreversible. In dialysis patients on repeated Gentamicin courses, audiometry monitoring should be considered.
Reference: BNF 2024 – Gentamicin; NICE Aminoglycoside Safety