Deck 59: Otic Drugs

Question 1

For what reason is hydrocortisone commonly used in combination with otic antibiotics?

A)To soften and eliminate cerumen
B)To reduce pain associated with ear infections
C)To act as an antifungal agent in certain types of ear infections
D)To reduce inflammation and itching associated with ear infections

Answer 1

To reduce inflammation and itching associated with ear infections

Question 2

A patient is prescribed ear drops.What important information should the nurse teach the patient about the proper use of ear drops?

A)Remove cerumen with a cotton-tipped swab before instilling drops.
B)The drops should be instilled while still cool from refrigeration.
C)Warm the eardrops to room temperature before instillation.
D)Massage the ear lobe after instillation.

Answer 2

Warm the eardrops to room temperature before instillation.

Question 3

The nurse is administering eardrops to a patient.Which of the following is a true statement?

A)Heat the solution in the microwave.
B)Leave solution in the refrigerator until use.
C)Soak solution for 60 seconds in a pan of very hot water.
D)Warm solution by running warm water over the side of the bottle,avoiding the label.

Answer 3

Warm solution by running warm water over the side of the bottle,avoiding the label.

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement about otitis media?

A)It is treated with over-the-counter (OTC)medications.
B)In children,it commonly follows a lower respiratory tract infection.
C)Common symptoms include pain, fever, malaise, pressure, and a sensation of fullness in the ears.
D)Hearing deficits are associated only with inner ear infections,not otitis media.

Question 5

A 12-month-old infant is prescribed an ear drop.What important information should the nurse teach the parents about ear drop administration?

A)Pull the pinna down and back.
B)Pull the pinna up and back.
C)Pull the pinna down and forward.
D)Pull the pinna up and forward.

Question 6

Which of the following describes the use of urea hydrogen peroxide (Earoxide)?

A)To reduce inflammation
B)To reduce production of cerumen
C)To loosen the cerumen for easier removal
D)To inhibit growth of microorganisms in the external canal

Question 7

Contraindications to the use of chloramphenicol otic preparations include which of the following?

A)Escherichia coli infection
B)Perforated eardrum
C)Haemophilus influenzae infection
D)Drug hypersensitivity to pramoxine