Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 545 of 2368

A client taking an antidiarrheal develops ringing in the ears after taking bismuth subsalicylate. What should the nurse teach the client?

  1. Take the medication with food
  2. Stop taking the medication and contact the provider
  3. Continue the medication because it is a harmless effect
  4. Chew the tablets to increase absorption
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Correct answer: Stop taking the medication and contact the provider

Bismuth subsalicylate contains aspirin, and tinnitus is a reason to discontinue it.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Gastrointestinal System: Antidiarrheal Medication Classes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026