When reviewing a patient's medical record, the
nurse notes an order for carbamide peroxide eardrops. Based on this information, the nurse interprets that these eardrops are being used for which purpose?
a. To reduce inflammation
b. To reduce production of cerumen
c. To loosen the cerumen for easier removal
d. To inhibit growth of microorganisms in the external canal
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to give an earwax
emulsifier to a patient and will assess the patient for which contraindication before administering the drops?
a. Allergy to penicillin
b. Drainage from the ear canal
c. Partial deafness in the affected ear
d. Excessive earwax in the outer ear canal