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NURS 304: Skin, Eyes, & Ears Questions
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Administration of Creams and Ointments
Ans: -wear gloves to prevent contamination
-applied to clean, dry, and intact skin to promote proper
absorption.
-Apply the medication in the direction of hair growth to reduce
skin irritation
-Proper documentation includes the location of application,
time administered, amount applied, and the patient's response.
Eye Antimicrobial Ointments and Drops
Ans: These medications are used to treat eye infections.
Gentamycin
Ciprofloxacin
Sulfacetamide
Eye Anti-Inflammatory Ointments and Drops
Ans: Used to reduce inflammation in the eye.
Dexamethasone
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Eye Lubricants
Ans: Used to relieve eye irritation and dryness.
Artificial tears
Administration of Ear Medications
Ans: -in adults, the pinna is pulled up and back, while in
children under 3 years of age, the pinna is pulled down and back
to straighten the ear canal
-patient should be placed in a side-lying position with the
affected ear facing up
-Ear medications should be at room temperature to reduce
discomfort.
-administered along the side of the ear canal, not directly onto
the tympanic membrane.
-if medication is required in the other ear, allow 10 minutes for
absorption in the first ear before repositioning the patient.
Ear Wax Emulsifiers
Ans: Carbamide peroxide (Debrox) is used as an ear wax
emulsifier. It works through an effervescent action to help
break down ear wax.
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NURS 304: Skin, Eyes, & Ears Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Administration of Creams and Ointments
Ans: -wear gloves to prevent contamination
-applied to clean, dry, and intact skin to promote proper
absorption.
-Apply the medication in the direction of hair growth to reduce
skin irritation
-Proper documentation includes the location of application,
time administered, amount applied, and the patient's response.
Eye Antimicrobial Ointments and Drops
Ans: These medications are used to treat eye infections.
Gentamycin
Ciprofloxacin
Sulfacetamide
Eye Anti-Inflammatory Ointments and Drops
Ans: Used to reduce inflammation in the eye.
Dexamethasone
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Eye Lubricants
Ans: Used to relieve eye irritation and dryness.
Artificial tears
Administration of Ear Medications
Ans: -in adults, the pinna is pulled up and back, while in
children under 3 years of age, the pinna is pulled down and back
to straighten the ear canal
-patient should be placed in a side-lying position with the
affected ear facing up
-Ear medications should be at room temperature to reduce
discomfort.
-administered along the side of the ear canal, not directly onto
the tympanic membrane.
-if medication is required in the other ear, allow 10 minutes for
absorption in the first ear before repositioning the patient.
Ear Wax Emulsifiers
Ans: Carbamide peroxide (Debrox) is used as an ear wax
emulsifier. It works through an effervescent action to help
break down ear wax.
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