Prolonged administration of streptomycin may result in damage to the____________?

Correct answer: C. Auditory nerve

  • A. Optic nerve
  • B. Facial nerve
  • C. Auditory nerve
  • D. Trigeminal nerve

Explanation

Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside that can cause irreversible ototoxicity, particularly affecting the vestibular and auditory portions of cranial nerve VIII. Thus, prolonged therapy may damage the auditory nerve.

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