NSG 6005 / NSG6005 MIDTERM EXAM TEST BANK. OVER 400 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

485. A child that may warrant "watchful waiting" instead of prescribing an antibiotic for acute otitis media includes patients who: 1. Are low risk with temperature of less than 39oC or 102.2oF 2. Have reliable parents with transportation 3. Are older than age 2 years 4. All of the above 486. Whether prescribing an antibiotic for a child with acute otitis media or not, the parents should be educated about: 1. Using decongestants to provide faster symptom relief 2. Providing adequate pain relief for at least the first 24 hours 3. Using complementary treatments for acute otitis media, such as garlic oil 4. Administering an antihistamine/decongestant combination (Dimetapp) so the child can sleep better 487. First-line therapy for a patient with acute otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and an intact tympanic membrane includes: 1. Swim-Ear drops 2. Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone drops 3. Amoxicillin 4. Gentamicin ophthalmic drops