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Cooldude101

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A patient who is due for a dose of an otic antibiotic is noted to have exudate and cerumen par-tially obstructing the external auditory canal. How should the health care provider administer the drug?
 
  a. Warm the solution before use.
  b. Chill the solution before use.
  c. Remove the debris using warm water irrigation before instillation.
  d. Put a moist facecloth over the ear for 10 minutes after instillation.

Question 2

Which drug would a health care provider recommend to a patient who complains of dry eyes?
 
  a. Proparacaine (Alcaine)
  b. Tetracaine (Pontocaine)
  c. Polyvinyl alcohol (Hypotears)
  d. Naphazoline (AK-Con)


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isabelt_18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The otic antibiotic must remain in direct contact with the infected otic tissue long enough to be effective. If the area is clogged with secretions, warm water irrigation should be used to remove the secretions before drug administration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Polyvinyl alcohol (HypoTears) is an eye lubricant.


Cooldude101

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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