Which medication does the nurse anticipate for a client who will undergo an ophthalmic examination?
1. Antimicrobials and local anesthetics
2. Local anesthetics and NSAIDs
3. Corticosteroids and antibiotics
4. Cycloplegics and mydriatics
4
Rationale 1: Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and local anesthetics are used to treat infections, inflammation, and minor irritations of the eye.
Rationale 2: Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and local anesthetics are used to treat infections, inflammation, and minor irritations of the eye.
Rationale 3: Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and local anesthetics are used to treat infections, inflammation, and minor irritations of the eye.
Rationale 4: Cycloplegic drugs relax ciliary muscles and mydriatic drugs dilate the pupils; these are specifically designed for ophthalmic examinations.
Global Rationale: Cycloplegic drugs relax ciliary muscles and mydriatic drugs dilate the pupils; these are specifically designed for ophthalmic examinations. Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and local anesthetics are used to treat infections, inflammation, and minor irritations of the eye.
You might also like to view...
The LPN/LVN contributes to nursing diagnoses by:
1. Identifying client strengths. 2. Naming health problems that can be prevented. 3. Understanding the nursing diagnoses identified by the RN. 4. Developing a list of independent nursing interventions.
The pharmacology instructor is talking to the nursing students about potassium-sparing diuretics and how they can lead to hyperkalemia, indicated by what assessment finding?
A) Urine output of 1,500 mL/24 hours B) Blood pressure of 98/60 C) Potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L D) Calcium level of 11.4 mg/dL
The nurse may delegate which tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Select all that apply. 1. Determining the number of staff needed for safe transfer 2. Assessing the client's ability to assist with transfers 3. Use of a hydraulic lift when moving a client 4. Determining appropriate positions for the client 5. Encouraging the client to participate as much as possible in repositioning
A nurse is assessing a patient who has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit following surgical resection for the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer. What assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A) Assess ability to clear oral secretions. B) Assess for signs of infection. C) Assess for a patent airway. D) Assess for ability to communicate.