The nurse is providing health education for the parents of a child whose otitis media has warranted treatment with Cortisporin Otic. The nurse should explain that this medication contains which of the following components? Select all that apply
A) An analgesic
B) A topical anesthetic
C) An antibiotic
D) A steroid
E) An immunomodulator
C, D
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Health care providers use the combination drug Cortisporin Otic (neomycin–polymyxin B–hydrocortisone) for the treatment of acute external otitis media. Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics, which combat bacterial infections. Hydrocortisone is a steroid, which reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. This medication does not contain analgesics, anesthetics, or immunomodulators.
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