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A 72-year-old woman presents to her physician complaining of abdominal pain and frequent episodes of burning micturition. After physical examination and laboratory tests, she is diagnosed with urinary tract infection. She is prescribed gentamicin in addition to other medications.
What is the most likely complication attributed to this antibiotic?
A-Hepatic toxicity
B-Hearing loss
C-Thrombocytopenia
D-Agranulocytosis
A 72-year-old woman presents to her physician complaining of abdominal pain and frequent episodes of burning micturition. After physical examination and laboratory tests, she is diagnosed with urinary tract infection. She is prescribed gentamicin in addition to other medications.
What is the most likely complication attributed to this antibiotic?
A-Hepatic toxicity
B-Hearing loss
C-Thrombocytopenia
D-Agranulocytosis
