Author Question: The nurse is providing education to a client with a history of earwax buildup. Which medication does ... (Read 59 times)

misspop · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is providing education to a client with a history of earwax buildup. Which medication does the nurse include in the teaching session?

1. Acetic acid and hydrocortisone (Vosol HC)
2. Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and hydrocortisone (Cipro HC)
3. Carbamide peroxide (Debrox)
4. Polymyxin B, neomycin, and hydrocortisone (Cortisporin)

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing a medication administration record. Which medication from the list is considered a mydriatic agent?

1. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
2. Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl)
3. Atropine sulfate (Isopto Atropine)
4. Scopolamine hydrobromide (Isopto Hyoscine)

softEldritch · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Acetic acid and hydrocortisone (Vosol HC) are used to treat ear infections.
Rationale 2: Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and hydrocortisone (Cipro HC) are used to treat ear infections.
Rationale 3:Carbamide peroxide (Debrox) is used to soften, loosen, and remove excessive earwax.
Rationale 4:Polymyxin B, neomycin, and hydrocortisone (Cortisporin) are used to treat ear infections.

Global Rationale: Carbamide peroxide (Debrox) is used to soften, loosen, and remove excessive earwax. The medication is available over the counter. Acetic acid and hydrocortisone (Vosol HC) are used to treat ear infections. Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and hydrocortisone (Cipro HC) are used to treat ear infections. Polymyxin B, neomycin, and hydrocortisone (Cortisporin) are used to treat ear infections.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1:Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) is a mydriatic.
Rationale 2: Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) is an anticholinergic.
Rationale 3: Atropine sulfate (Isopto Atropine) is an anticholinergic.
Rationale 4: Scopolamine hydrobromide (Isopto Hyoscine) is an anticholinergic.

Global Rationale: Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) is a mydriatic. Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) is an anticholinergic. Atropine sulfate (Isopto Atropine) is an anticholinergic. Scopolamine hydrobromide (Isopto Hyoscine) is an anticholinergic.