A patient shows signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis. Which ...

[Deast7027]

A patient shows signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis. Which aminoglycoside would the nurse expect to be ordered?
 
  a. Amikacin Amikin
  b. Kanamycin Kantrex
  c. Neomycin Neomycin
  d. Paromomycin Humatin

Question 2

A prescriber orders hydroxyzine Vistaril for a patient with acute urticaria. The nurse will include which information when teaching the patient about this drug?
 
  a. The drug will reduce redness and itching but not edema.
  b. This antihistamine is not likely to cause sedation.
  c. The patient should avoid drinking alcohol while taking the drug.
  d. The patient should report shortness of breath while taking the drug.

[fromAlphatoOmega22]

Answer to Question 1

C
Neomycin is used for topical treatment of infections of the eye, ear, and skin. Amikacin, kana-mycin, and paromomycin are not topical treatments and are not indicated for eye infections.

Answer to Question 2

C
Hydroxyzine is a first-generation antihistamine and has sedative effects, so patients should be cautioned not to consume alcohol while taking the drug. In capillary beds, antihistamines reduce edema, itching, and redness. This antihistamine causes sedation. It is not associated with respira-tory depression at therapeutic doses.

[Deast7027]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dyrone]

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