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crobinson2013

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client with otitis media is prescribed eardrops. How should the nurse instruct the client to use these drops?
 
  1. Sit up straight during administration of the drops.
  2. Keep the head tilted for 5 minutes after instillation.
  3. Administer the drops when they are cold.
  4. Not place any cotton or other substance in the ear after instillation.

Question 2

A client with glaucoma is prescribed apraclonidine (Iopidine). For which health problem is this medication contraindicated?
 
  1. Renal failure
  2. Asthma
  3. Coronary artery disease
  4. Skin cancer


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thall411

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. The client tilts the head to the unaffected side to instill drops.
2. The nurse ensures that the client's head remains tilted for 5 minutes after instillation.
3. Drops should be warmed to decrease pain.
4. Cotton is placed in the ear to prevent leaking of the drops.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Iopidine is not contraindicated for those with renal failure.
2. Beta blockers such as timolol (Timoptic) are contraindicated for clients with asthma.
3. Iopidine is contraindicated in clients with coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and angle-closure glaucoma.
4. Skin cancer is not a contraindication for Iopidine.


crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

momolu

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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