Chapter 54 Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations

1.
A nurse is educating a client on the use of Acetasol HC otic drops, which contain hydrocortisone, acetic acid, propylene glycol, sodium, and benzethonium chloride. While educating the client, the nurse should tell the client that the otic preparation contains which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Antifungal
B)
Corticosteroid
C)
Antibacterial
D)
Analgesic
E)
Anesthetic

2.
A nurse is educating a client on the use of Auralgan Otic drops, which contain benzocaine and antipyrine glycerin. While educating the client, the nurse should tell the client that the otic preparation contains which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Antifungal
B)
Corticosteroid
C)
Emollient
D)
Analgesic
E)
Local anesthetic

3.
Which of the following ingredients found in miscellaneous otic preparation are correctly matched with its action? Select all that apply:
A)
Antipyrine – decongestant
B)
Benzocaine – local anesthetic
C)
Hydrocortisone – corticosteroid
D)
Carbamide peroxide – antimicrobial
E)
Acetic acid – antimicrobial

4.
A nurse educating a client on the use of Auralgan Otic should advise the client of which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply:
A)
Irritation
B)
Headache
C)
Pruritis
D)
Burning
E)
Congestion

5.
A client diagnosed with an inner ear infection may be prescribed which of the following drugs to treat the infection? Select all that apply:
A)
Amoxicilin by mouth
B)
Ofloxacin placed in the ear
C)
Cephalexin placed in the ear
D)
Penicillin by mouth
E)
Ciprofloxacin placed in the ear