Question

The nurse knows that which antibiotic class can affect hearing adversely?

Select one:
a. Penicillins
b. Cephalosporins
c. Aminoglycosides
d. Sulfonamides

Answer 1

Aminoglycosides are the antibiotic class that can affect hearing adversely.

Step-by-step explanation:

The antibiotic class that can affect hearing adversely is aminoglycosides. Aminoglycosides, such as streptomycin, gentamicin, neomycin, and kanamycin, are potent broad-spectrum antibacterials. However, they have been shown to be nephrotoxic (damaging to the kidneys), neurotoxic (damaging to the nervous system), and ototoxic (damaging to the ears).