Ciera's is a 55-year-old registered nurse who works in a large hospital. Ciera recently contracted a bacterial infection from a patient. Her treatment was a course of antibiotics. Following her treatment Ciera noticed she had trouble hearing. She visited an audiologist who informed her that her recent hearing loss is likely the result of ototoxicity. Which of the following is most likely the cause of Ciera's hearing loss?

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Antibiotics, particularly aminoglycosides, are known to cause ototoxicity, which can lead to hearing loss.

Ciera's Is a 55-Year-Old Registered Nurse Who Works in a Large