A new father wants to know what medication was put into his infant's eyes and why it is need-ed. The nurse explains to the father that the purpose of the Ilotycin ophthalmic ointment is to:
a. Destroy an infectious exudate caused by Staphylococcus that could make the infant blind.
b. Prevent gonorrheal and chlamydial infec-tion of the infant's eyes potentially ac-quired from the birth canal.
c. Prevent potentially harmful exudate from invading the tear ducts of the infant's eyes, leading to dry eyes.
d. Prevent the infant's eyelids from sticking together and help the infant see.
ANS: B
The purpose of the Ilotycin ophthalmic ointment is to prevent gonorrheal and chlamydial infec-tion of the infant's eyes potentially acquired from the birth canal. Prophylactic ophthalmic oint-ment is instilled in the eyes of all neonates to prevent gonorrheal or chlamydial infection. Prophylactic ophthalmic ointment is not instilled to prevent dry eyes. Prophylactic ophthalmic ointment has no bearing on vision other than to protect against infection that may lead to vision problems.
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