PHARM ADAP QUIZ: CH. 58 OTIC DRUGS QUESTIONS
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The nurse bases the plan of care regarding administration of eardrops on which
knowledge? - Warming the eardrops to room temperature before administration helps
reduce a vestibular-type reaction.
The nurse is teaching the parent of a 1-year-old patient how to instill eardrops for otitis
externa. What instructions on instillation does the nurse provide to the parent? - "Hold
the pinna down and back."
In which part of the ear are the cochlea and semicircular canals located? - Inner
The nurse observes a patient who is experiencing an allergic reaction on the surface of
the ear. During assessment, the nurse finds that the patient has developed swelling due
to pain and itching. What type of drug will be administered to the patient to relieve the
symptoms? - Steroid drugs
Which otic preparations are recommended for a patient who has a perforated eardrum?
Select all that apply. - Ofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin
The nurse teaches a nursing student about earwax emulsifier. Which statement by the
student indicates effective learning? - "Earwax emulsifier loosens impacted cerumen."
The nurse is assessing a patient who has been prescribed an antibacterial otic drug for
otitis media. The nurse finds that the patient is also taking oral antibiotics for a throat
infection. What advice will the nurse give to the patient in this situation? - "You should
take both of the drugs regularly as per the dosing regimen."
The nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing severe discomfort and high fever.
The provider diagnoses acute otitis media. Which first-line drug will be included as part
of the treatment plan? - Amoxicillin
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the anatomy of the ear.
Arrange the order of structures from external to internal. - Ear pinna, Eardrum,
Eustachian tube, Cochlea
The structure of the ear is divided into four regions: external, outer, middle, and inner.
The external auditory meatus, or the pinna, is the external projection of the ear. The
middle ear is composed of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and three bones, namely
the incus (anvil), malleus (hammer), and stapes (stirrup). These structures are
WITH 100% RATED ANSWERS 2025/2026 LATEST
UPDATED/GET A+
The nurse bases the plan of care regarding administration of eardrops on which
knowledge? - Warming the eardrops to room temperature before administration helps
reduce a vestibular-type reaction.
The nurse is teaching the parent of a 1-year-old patient how to instill eardrops for otitis
externa. What instructions on instillation does the nurse provide to the parent? - "Hold
the pinna down and back."
In which part of the ear are the cochlea and semicircular canals located? - Inner
The nurse observes a patient who is experiencing an allergic reaction on the surface of
the ear. During assessment, the nurse finds that the patient has developed swelling due
to pain and itching. What type of drug will be administered to the patient to relieve the
symptoms? - Steroid drugs
Which otic preparations are recommended for a patient who has a perforated eardrum?
Select all that apply. - Ofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin
The nurse teaches a nursing student about earwax emulsifier. Which statement by the
student indicates effective learning? - "Earwax emulsifier loosens impacted cerumen."
The nurse is assessing a patient who has been prescribed an antibacterial otic drug for
otitis media. The nurse finds that the patient is also taking oral antibiotics for a throat
infection. What advice will the nurse give to the patient in this situation? - "You should
take both of the drugs regularly as per the dosing regimen."
The nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing severe discomfort and high fever.
The provider diagnoses acute otitis media. Which first-line drug will be included as part
of the treatment plan? - Amoxicillin
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the anatomy of the ear.
Arrange the order of structures from external to internal. - Ear pinna, Eardrum,
Eustachian tube, Cochlea
The structure of the ear is divided into four regions: external, outer, middle, and inner.
The external auditory meatus, or the pinna, is the external projection of the ear. The
middle ear is composed of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and three bones, namely
the incus (anvil), malleus (hammer), and stapes (stirrup). These structures are
