The primary care NP examines an adolescent who complains of severe right ear pain for the past 3 days
When retracting the pinna of the right ear to examine the ear, the NP notes erythema, edema, and pain and a large amount of white exudate in the ear canal. The NP should prescribe: a. benzocaine otic drops tid.
b. ciprofloxacin otic drops qid.
c. glycerin oil drops weekly.
d. acetic acid, boric acid, and isopropyl alcohol solution.
B
This patient has otitis externa. Ciprofloxacin otic drops instilled onto a wick in the ear canal are indicated to treat this condition. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic and would not treat the infection. Glycerin oil drops are used to soften cerumen. An acetic acid, boric acid, and isopropyl alcohol solution is used to prevent, not treat, otitis externa.
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