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c0205847 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

16. The nurse from an ophthalmologist's office is offering education on eye disorders and associated treatments to the nurses of a medical-surgical unit.

To evaluate understanding among the group, the nurse asks, What is the major role of cycloplegic and mydriatic drugs? The nurses would be correct to respond that these medications are indicated for (Select all that apply.)
a. use with ophthalmic surgery.
b. treatment of conjunctivitis.
c. treatment of glaucoma.
d. facilitation of eye examinations.
e. relief of acute eye pain.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a class on drugs for the skin to a group of nursing students. The nurse asks the class, For which purposes may topical glucocorticoids be used?

The students would be correct to respond that glucocorticoids may be used for treatment of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Insect bites
b. Psoriasis
c. Minor burns
d. Seborrheic dermatitis
e. Mild skin infection

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D
Cycloplegic and mydriatic agents are indicated for use with ophthalmic surgery and to facilitate eye exams.
Cycloplegic and mydriatic agents are not indicated for the treatment of conjunctivitis or glaucoma or to relieve acute eye pain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Topical glucocorticoids are used to relieve inflammation and itching associated with a variety of dermatologic disorders, such as insect bites, psoriasis, minor burns, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, and pemphigus.
Glucocorticoids are not indicated for skin infections and can increase the risk of further local infection if used.