A patient has a foreign body in the right eye. What medication ...

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A patient has a foreign body in the right eye. What medication will most likely be administered before removal of the foreign body?
 
  A) Cortisporin ointment
  B) Proparacaine eye drops
  C) Cephalosporin orally
  D) Atropine eye drops

Question 2

Mr. Garcia has been taking antibiotics at home for the treatment of a respiratory infection for the past 6 days, and there is no evident improvement in his infection. Which of the following nursing assessments is most appropriate?
 
  A) Assess Mr. Garcia's adherence to his medication regimen.
  B) Assess Mr. Garcia's home hygiene.
  C) Assess Mr. Garcia's understanding of his illness.
  D) Assess Mr. Garcia's use of herbal or alternative remedies.

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Proparacaine is a commonly used agent to provide anesthetic. One drop is instilled in the affected eye prior to removing the foreign body. Cortisporin ointment would not routinely be administered before foreign body removal. Cephalosporin is not administered. Atropine eye drops are not administered for this purpose.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Nonadherence to antibiotic therapy can result in a continuation or exacerbation of the infection. Poor hygiene is a risk factor for the development of infection but is less likely to perpetuate an existing infection that is being treated appropriately with antibiotics. Herbs may be contraindicated but are unlikely to negate the therapeutic effects of an antibiotic. The nurse should gauge the patient's understanding of his illness, but this does not have a bearing on his lack of improvement.