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nmorano1

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The nurse is administering eardrops that
 
  contain a combination of an antibiotic and a corticosteroid. What is the rationale for combining these two drugs in eardrops?
  a. The combination works to help soften and eliminate cerumen.
  b. The corticosteroid reduces pain associated with ear infections.
  c. The drops help to eliminate fungal infections.
  d. The corticosteroid reduces the inflammation and itching associated with ear infections.

Question 2

The nurse is administering ophthalmic drops. Place the following administration steps in the correct order.
 
  (Select all that apply.)
  a. Close the eye gently.
  b. Apply gentle pressure to the inner canthus/lacrimal sac for 1 minute.
  c. Place drops into the conjunctival sac.
  d. Clean debris from the eye as needed.
  e. Have the patient tilt the head back and look up at the ceiling.
  f. Remove excess medication gently from around the eyes.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E, F





 

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