Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 272

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A nurse is providing instructions to a client with an impacted cerumen who is prescribed with Carbamide peroxide (Debrox). Which of the following teachings made by the nurse indicates further research?

  

     A. Do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear or any other surface.

     B. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward. Hold the dropper directly over the ear and place 5 to 10 drops into the ear canal.

     C. Hold the earlobe up and back.

     D. Use a cold preparation of the medication.

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Use a cold preparation of the medication.

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Option D: Carbamide peroxide is a cerumenolytic medication. Using cold ear drops can cause dizziness in order to avoid it, hold the container in your hand for a few minutes to warm it.

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