The drug most likely to be used to soften or eliminate cerumen is
1. a steroid.
2. a wax softener.
3. an antifungal agent.
4. a local analgesic.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Steroids would not be used for cerumen, but for inflammation.
Rationale 2: Wax softeners are used to soften or eliminate cerumen.
Rationale 3: An antifungal would not be used for cerumen.
Rationale 4: Local analgesics would be used for otitis external.
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