Author Question: For what number of days can a patient use an otic antibiotic-steroid combination drug and still keep ... (Read 64 times)

WWatsford · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

For what number of days can a patient use an otic antibiotic-steroid combination drug and still keep the risk of adverse drug effects to a minimum?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. 10

Question 2

A patient with psoriasis needs to apply a lubricating lotion to a psoriatic plaque. The health care provider recommends which of the following types of substances?

a. Alcohol
b. Astringent
c. Emollient
d. Antiseptic

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The most common adverse effects of steroid and steroid-antibiotic combinations are overgrowth of organisms, delayed healing, and contact dermatitis. These can be reduced by limiting treat-ment to no more than 4 days.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Emollients and lubricants are oily or fatty substances used to keep the skin soft and prevent wa-ter evaporation. They lubricate psoriatic plaques, for example, thereby easing the removal of scales and reducing formation of fissures in intertriginous areas.