Question

1. A patient taking a loop diuretic should report which symptom as an early indication of ototoxicity?

a)Popping” sounds in the ears

b) “Ringing” in the ears

c) Decreased urine output

d) Hearing voices no one else can hear

2. A 10-year-old child is prescribed a one-time dose of oral furosemide (Lasix) 2 mg/kg. The child’s weight is 75 lb. How many milligrams will you give the child?

Answer 1

1. Answer ; B) Ringing in the ears.

Reason ; When this particular individual experience ototoxicity after taking this drug, the early symptoms he/ she would develop will be the above mentioned sound. The other sound given in the other option are not relevant.

2. Answer ;

The required amount to be given to the child is 2mg per kg and the child weights about 75 lb, it would be around 34 kg.
So the amount of dosage to be administered to this child is = 34x2 = 68 mg