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Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which medication does the nurse anticipate for a client who will undergo an ophthalmic examination?

1. Antimicrobials and local anesthetics
2. Local anesthetics and NSAIDs
3. Corticosteroids and antibiotics
4. Cycloplegics and mydriatics

Question 2

Which medications are appropriate for minor irritation and injury?(Select all that apply.)

1. NSAIDs
2. Diphenhydramine HCl (Benadryl)
3. Antimicrobials
4. Local anesthetics
5. Insulin (Humulin R)

flexer1n1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4

Rationale 1: Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and local anesthetics are used to treat infections, inflammation, and minor irritations of the eye.
Rationale 2: Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and local anesthetics are used to treat infections, inflammation, and minor irritations of the eye.
Rationale 3: Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and local anesthetics are used to treat infections, inflammation, and minor irritations of the eye.
Rationale 4: Cycloplegic drugs relax ciliary muscles and mydriatic drugs dilate the pupils; these are specifically designed for ophthalmic examinations.

Global Rationale: Cycloplegic drugs relax ciliary muscles and mydriatic drugs dilate the pupils; these are specifically designed for ophthalmic examinations. Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and local anesthetics are used to treat infections, inflammation, and minor irritations of the eye.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Drugs for minor irritation and injury come from a broad range of classes, including antimicrobials, local anesthetics, glucocorticoids, and NSAIDs.
Rationale 2: Diphenhydramine HCl (Benadryl) is not used to treat injury or minor irritation.
Rationale 3: Drugs for minor irritation and injury come from a broad range of classes, including antimicrobials, local anesthetics, glucocorticoids, and NSAIDs.
Rationale 4: Drugs for minor irritation and injury come from a broad range of classes, including antimicrobials, local anesthetics, glucocorticoids, and NSAIDs.
Rationale 5: Insulin (Humulin R) is not used to treat injury or minor irritation.

Global Rationale: Drugs for minor irritation and injury come from a broad range of classes, including antimicrobials, local anesthetics, glucocorticoids, and NSAIDs.