Some chemotherapy agents have been reported to be ototoxic (toxic to the ear). More specifically, the drugs cisplatin and carboplatin are associated with cochleotoxity. What would be an expected side effect of the use of these two drugs?
A) Loss of equilibrium
B) Loss of hearing
C) Loss of both equilibrium and hearing

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Cisplatin and carboplatin are known to cause cochleotoxicity, which primarily affects the cochlea in the inner ear, leading to hearing loss.

Some Chemotherapy Agents Have Been Reported to Be Ototoxic (Toxic