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AEWBW

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is counseling an adolescent patient who has recurrent otitis externa and who works as a lifeguard in the summer about preventing this condition. The nurse will teach this patient to
 
  a. avoid using ear plugs while swimming.
  b. request a prescription for prophylactic antibiotic eardrops.
  c. use a hair dryer to dry the ears after swimming.
  d. wear a medical alert bracelet.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an African-American patient who has been diagnosed with glaucoma. The nurse anticipates that which medication will be most effective for this client?
 
  a. Bimatoprost (Lumigan)
  b. Latanoprost (Xalatan)
  c. Travoprost (Travatan Z)
  d. Unoprostone (Rescula)


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

ANS: C
To help prevent otitis externa, patients should be counseled to use a portable hair dryer to dry the ears after swimming. Ear plugs are recommended. Prophylactic antibiotic eardrops are not indicated. A medical alert bracelet is not necessary.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Travoprost has been found to be more effective in African Americans than in non-African Americans.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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