NSG 6420 Final Review

NSG 6420 FINAL REVIEW EXAM 1. A patient presents with acute otitis externa with obstruction of the ear canal severe enough to prevent patient self administration of pharmacologic treatment. What is the most effective means to administer topical agent solutions. A. Oral/systemic antibiotics B. Aural toileting or wicking or a combination of both C. A nebulizer machine D. Surgical debridement 2. Otitis media, hypothyroid disease, deviated nasal septum, and chronic sinusitis are differen...

Otitis externa – administration of topical agents Topical antibiotics are indicated for uncomplicated conditions x 7 days. Choose medications that are effective against both P. aeruginosa and S. aureus, such as Fluoroquinolone antibiotics. OTITIS EXTERNA WITH SWOLLEN OR OCCLUDED EAR CANAL. WHAT IS INTERVENTION? I CHOSE THE ONE WITH EAR WICKING IN THE ANSWER EENT – differentials, assessment SEVERAL QUESTIONS ON BRONCHITIS… Acute bronchitis tx- symptom management, no abx There ...

Otitis externa – administration of topical agents Topical antibiotics are indicated for uncomplicated conditions x 7 days. Choose medications that are effective against both P. aeruginosa and S. aureus, such as Fluoroquinolone antibiotics. OTITIS EXTERNA WITH SWOLLEN OR OCCLUDED EAR CANAL. WHAT IS INTERVENTION? I CHOSE THE ONE WITH EAR WICKING IN THE ANSWER EENT – differentials, assessment SEVERAL QUESTIONS ON BRONCHITIS… Acute bronchitis tx- symptom management, no abx There ...