The parent of a toddler asks the nurse what can be done to ...

[lindiwe]

The parent of a toddler asks the nurse what can be done to prevent otitis media. What will the nurse recommend?
 
  a. Administer diphenhydramine when the child has a runny nose.
  b. Give phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine Ophthalmic) to prevent congestion.
  c. Keep the child's immunizations up to date.
  d. Remove cerumen with carbamide peroxide (Auro Ear Drops).

Question 2

The nurse is providing teaching for an adolescent who has acne vulgaris. In addition to teaching about correct administration of the prescribed medications, the nurse will instruct this patient to
 
  a. apply topical vitamin D3.
  b. cleanse the skin gently several times a day.
  c. scrub the affected skin vigorously twice daily.
  d. take supplemental vitamin A.

[Danny Ewald]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) protects children against S. pneumoniae and should be administered to all children to prevent otitis media. Antihistamines and decongestants have been shown to be ineffective in preventing otitis media. Removing cerumen helps to prevent otitis externa.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Gentle cleansing is one of the chief nonpharmacologic treatments of acne. Vigorous scrubbing should be avoided. Topical vitamin D is sometimes used to treat psoriasis.

[lindiwe]

Thank you!

[Danny Ewald]

Always glad to help...