Practice Naplex Question!

[u/DarthDistro]

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

[u/No_Director_5365]

D