An Antibiotic-Induced Ototoxicity Damages Which Nerve

Question

An antibiotic-induced ototoxicity damages which nerve?
A) Cranial nerve X
B) Facial nerve
C) Vestibulocochlear nerve
D) Cranial nerve II

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic-induced ototoxicity damages the vestibulocochlear nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance. The damage to this nerve can lead to hearing loss and/or balance disturbances.