NR293 Final Exam with Questions and Verified Answers

NR293 Final Exam with Questions and Verified Answers Drugs that can reduce effectiveness of oral contraceptives: ANSWER Antibiotics (penicillins/cephalosporins) Barbiturates Isoniazid Rifampin Otic administration ANSWER Used to treat local conditions of the ear, including infections (Bacterial/fungal), soft blockages of the auditory canal, and inflammatory disorders. Eardrops, irrigations Usually used for cleaning purposes A 2-year-old child is seen in the pediatrician's office with a bacterial middle ear infection. Which medication does the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the child? A. Amoxicillin B. Cortic C. Carbamide peroxide (Debrox) D. Acetasol HC ANSWER Correct answer: A Rationale: Amoxicillin is the first-line drug for most children with bacterial otitis media. Cortic is composed of hydrocortisone (a steroid), pramoxine (a local anesthetic), chloroxylenol (an antiseptic antifungal), propylene glycol diacetate (an emulsifying drug), and benzalkonium chloride (an antiseptic preservative) and is used for fungal infections of