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Author Question: A patient is noted to be taking an otic form of boric acid and isopropyl alcohol (Ear-Dry). What ... (Read 75 times)

moongchi

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is noted to be taking an otic form of boric acid and isopropyl alcohol (Ear-Dry). What activity would the health care provider expect to see noted on the patient's health history?
 
  a. Parachuting
  b. Swimming
  c. Hot air ballooning
  d. Wrestling

Question 2

Which of the following adverse drug reactions is associated with use of otic acetic acid solution (Vosol)?
 
  a. Dizziness and headache
  b. Ringing in the ears
  c. Burning or stinging in the ears
  d. Fever and sharp ear pain


missalyssa26

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Otic drugs that contain an antibacterial drug in combination with alcohol as a drying agent are used frequently by swimmers who have repeated ear infections.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Local irritation and contact dermatitis are adverse reactions to antibacterial and drying agents such as acetic acid. This is noted by the presence of burning, stinging, pruritis, tenderness, ery-thema, rash, urticaria, and edema.


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