Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1
Ototoxic drugs damage the hair cells of the organ of Corti resulting in sensorineural hearing loss. Ototoxic drugs include vancomycin (Vancocin). A patient taking low-dose aspirin is at a lesser risk than a patient taking high doses of vancomycin. Steroids and atorvastatin are not ototoxic.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
The correct procedure for instilling eardrops begins with hand hygiene and warming the medication. Hold the container or place it in the pocket for a few minutes. Have the patient tilt the head toward the unaffected side. Using the nondominant hand, straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna up and back. Instill the correct number of drops into the ear canal and have the patient remain in position for approximately 5 minutes. Place a cotton ball loosely in the auditory meatus for 15 to 20 minutes.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.
Bone Resorption Inhibitors and Selected Drugs
Antianemic Drugs