Chapter 26 (3)

Question 1

The CDC recommends all newborn infants receive prophylactic administration of _____ within 1 hour of birth

Answer 1

Erythromycin Opthalmic ointment

Question 2

Conjunctivitis in a child that is accompanied by acute otitis media is treated with:

Answer 2

high-dose oral amoxicillin

Question 3

20-year-old Annie comes to the clinic complaining of copious yellow-green eye discharge. Gram stain indicates she most likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis While awaiting the culture results the plan of care should be:

Answer 3

IM ceftriaxone

Question 4

Education of women who are being treated with Opthalmic antibiotics for conjunctivitis includes:

Answer 4

throwing away eye makeup and purchasing new

Question 5

Sadie was prescribed betaxolol ophthalmic drops by her doctor to treat her glaucoma. Oral beta blockers should be avoided in patients who use ophthalmic beta blockers because:

Answer 5

their additive effects may include bradycardia

Question 6

David presents to the clinic with symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. He is prescribed cromolyn sodium (Opticrom) eye drops. Education regarding use includes:

Answer 6

He should not wear his soft contacts while using the drops

Question 7

Ciprofloxacin optic drops are contraindicated in:

Answer 7

patients with a perforated tympanic membrane

Question 8

_____ is/are prescribed to prevent swimmer’s ear

Answer 8

Isopropyl ear drops (EarSol)

Question 9

Patient education regarding the use of ciprofloxacin-hydrocortisone (Cipro HC otic ear drops inlcudes:

Answer 9

warm the bottle in his/her hands before administering

Question 10

Janie presents to the clinic with hard ear wax in both ear canals. Instructions regarding removal of hard cerumen include:

Answer 10

Instill carbamide peroxide (Debrox) twice daily until canals are clear