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OTC Medication Questions and
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carbamide peroxide in anhydrous glycerin (FDA Approved)
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Docusate Sodium (Off-label)
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Hydrogen peroxide in H20 (Not Recommended) Ans:
Expert
Treatment for Excessive Cerumen
Releases O2 that mechanically breaks down/softens cerumen+
tussie debridement Ans: MOA Carbamide Peroxide in
anhydrous glycerin
Emollient that may soften cerumen Ans: MOA Docusate
Sodium
Releases O2 that mechanically breaks down cerumen Ans:
MOA hydrogen peroxide 3% in H20
Generally well tolerated, rarely causes pain, irritation,
erythema,dizzines. HEaring Cracking sound Ans: SIDE Effect
of Carbamdie Peroxide in anhydrous glycerin
Erythema Ans: Side effect of Docusate Sodium
Tissue masceration from retained water in EAC---> Infection
Ans: Side effect of hydrogen peroxide 3% in H20
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Isopropyl alcohol in anhydrous glycerin (FDA approved for
>12year
Acetic acid 5% and alcohol (Nof FDA approved) Ans:
Treatment for Water Clogged Ears
Alcohol drying agent mixes with water and acts as a drying
aid/disinfectant. Glycerin (lubricant )prevents over-drying of
ear canal to prevent infection from over drying. Ans: MOA for
Isopropyl alcohol in anhydrous glycerin/FDA
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Side-effects of Isopropyl alcohol in anhydrous glycerin
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Acetic acid 5% and alcohol Ans: May sting if abraded skin is
Expert
present in the EAC
Acetic acid has antibacterial and antifungal activity. Alcohol
acts as drying aid Ans: MOA For Acetic acid 5% and alcohol
(Nof FDA approved)
Sodium fluoride
Zinc citrate, Zinc Chloride, Pyrophosphates
Triclosan
Sodium bicarbonate Peroxide Ans: Treatment for Dental
Caries Ginigvitis Halitosis
Reduces solubility of enamel of developing teeth +
remineralizes enamel + may inhibit bacterial metabolism of
sugars Ans: MOA Sodium fluoride
Inhibits tartar crystal formation leading to tartar control Ans:
MOA Zinc citrate, Zinc Chloride, Pyrophosphates
OTC Medication Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Already Graded A+
carbamide peroxide in anhydrous glycerin (FDA Approved)
© 2026 Assignment
Docusate Sodium (Off-label)
Guru01 - Stuvia
Hydrogen peroxide in H20 (Not Recommended) Ans:
Expert
Treatment for Excessive Cerumen
Releases O2 that mechanically breaks down/softens cerumen+
tussie debridement Ans: MOA Carbamide Peroxide in
anhydrous glycerin
Emollient that may soften cerumen Ans: MOA Docusate
Sodium
Releases O2 that mechanically breaks down cerumen Ans:
MOA hydrogen peroxide 3% in H20
Generally well tolerated, rarely causes pain, irritation,
erythema,dizzines. HEaring Cracking sound Ans: SIDE Effect
of Carbamdie Peroxide in anhydrous glycerin
Erythema Ans: Side effect of Docusate Sodium
Tissue masceration from retained water in EAC---> Infection
Ans: Side effect of hydrogen peroxide 3% in H20
, 2
Isopropyl alcohol in anhydrous glycerin (FDA approved for
>12year
Acetic acid 5% and alcohol (Nof FDA approved) Ans:
Treatment for Water Clogged Ears
Alcohol drying agent mixes with water and acts as a drying
aid/disinfectant. Glycerin (lubricant )prevents over-drying of
ear canal to prevent infection from over drying. Ans: MOA for
Isopropyl alcohol in anhydrous glycerin/FDA
© 2026 Assignment
Side-effects of Isopropyl alcohol in anhydrous glycerin
Guru01 - Stuvia
Acetic acid 5% and alcohol Ans: May sting if abraded skin is
Expert
present in the EAC
Acetic acid has antibacterial and antifungal activity. Alcohol
acts as drying aid Ans: MOA For Acetic acid 5% and alcohol
(Nof FDA approved)
Sodium fluoride
Zinc citrate, Zinc Chloride, Pyrophosphates
Triclosan
Sodium bicarbonate Peroxide Ans: Treatment for Dental
Caries Ginigvitis Halitosis
Reduces solubility of enamel of developing teeth +
remineralizes enamel + may inhibit bacterial metabolism of
sugars Ans: MOA Sodium fluoride
Inhibits tartar crystal formation leading to tartar control Ans:
MOA Zinc citrate, Zinc Chloride, Pyrophosphates
