Author Question: A patient complains of dry eyes. Which over-the-counter product may provide relief? 1. Visine 2. ... (Read 27 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient complains of dry eyes. Which over-the-counter product may provide relief?

1. Visine
2. Allerest
3. Tears Plus
4. OcuClear

Question 2

A young woman comes into the clinic with a respiratory infection. Because she has a fever of 101.6 F, the physician starts her on ampicillin 250 mg PO q6h. The patient has a history of being on birth control pills.

What should you teach the patient about oral contraceptives with the use of antibiotics? 1. Penicillin will increase the effects of the birth control pill.
2. Use a backup method for birth control protection this month.
3. You will have a regular menstrual period; continue to take your birth control pill.
4. Birth control pills work with antibiotics if you take an antacid with them.

EAN94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Artificial tears provide tear-like lubrication to relieve dry eyes, eye irritation secondary to wearing contact lenses, deficient tear production, or stains used to detect foreign bodies or scratches.

Answer to Question 2

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The use of ampicillin and oral contraceptives together may produce menstrual irregularities and unplanned pregnancies.