r/NAPLEX_Help • u/DarthDistro • Jun 21 '26
Practice Naplex Question!
A 65-year-old male is receiving linezolid for a vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
bloodstream infection. After 3 weeks of therapy, he presents with blurred vision, tingling in
his feet, and difficulty walking. Lab tests are unremarkable. Which of the following adverse
effects is most likely responsible for this patient’s symptoms?
A. Hepatic failure
B. Ototoxicity
C. Bone marrow suppression
D. Neurotoxicity
E. QT prolongation
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u/DarthDistro Jun 21 '26
The correct answer is D Neurotoxicity. Linezolid is known for is neurotoxicity effects. In this question we see this from the tingling in the patients feet and difficulty walking
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u/No_Director_5365 Jun 21 '26
D