For the neonate, the nurse instills which medication to prevent ...

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For the neonate, the nurse instills which medication to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum?
 
  a. trifluridine c. proparacaine HCl
  b. natamycin d. silver nitrate

Question 2

Proparacaine HCl is used in the eye as a(n):
 
  a. diagnostic agent.
  b. local anesthetic.
  c. agent to prevent degranulation of mast cells.
  d. anticholinergic mydriatic.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the appropriate medication.
B Incorrect: This is not the appropriate medication.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate medication.
D Correct: This silver product is administered to the neonate within an hour after birth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the classification or use for this agent.
B Correct: Proparacaine HCl is a topical anesthetic.
C Incorrect: This is not the classification or use for this agent.
D Incorrect: This is not the classification or use for this agent.

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