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A Review Of Ototoxic Medications: Implications For Professionals Working With Consumers With Hearing Loss, Shawn P. Saladin Ph.D, Crc, Cpm, Robert B. Perez, Bianca Cruz Pharm.D, Yasar Tasnif Pharm.D, Bcps
A Review Of Ototoxic Medications: Implications For Professionals Working With Consumers With Hearing Loss, Shawn P. Saladin Ph.D, Crc, Cpm, Robert B. Perez, Bianca Cruz Pharm.D, Yasar Tasnif Pharm.D, Bcps
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Rehabilitation Professionals work with a variety of people with various disabilities and disease states. Oftentimes, those disease states are treated with medications. An understanding of the most common types of medications that can cause ototoxicity, such as aminoglycides, cisplatin and loop diuretics can assist in the vocational rehabilitation process. Rehabilitation professionals are encouraged to establish positive communication with the consumers in order to foster a relationship of trust. Furthermore they are encouraged to establish relationships with Pharmacist for an understanding of the implications of commonly used medications on hearing.