Ophthalmic and Otic Medications Practice Quiz 1
Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.
Topics
Topics or concepts included in this exam are:
- Ophthalmic Medications such as mydriatic-cycloplegic and anticholinergic medications, eye lubricants, beta-adrenergic eye medications, and alpha-adrenergic medications.
- Otic Medication such as cerumenolytic.
- Diseases mentioned in this exam include glaucoma, impacted cerumen, and keratitis.
Guidelines
To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:
- Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
- You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
- Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
- If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.
Q.1 A client went to a health care facility to ask instructions regarding on how to administer ophthalmic medications. The nurse correctly instructs the client to?
A. Gently allow the tip of the optic bottle to touch with the conjunctival sac.
B. Apply gentle pressure with a clean tissue to the nasolacrimal duct for 30 seconds after the administration.
C. Blink quickly to stimulate tearing after the administration.
D. Blow the nose to stimulate faster absorption.
View AnswerQ.2 The client is receiving an eye ointment and an eye drop. The nurse instructs the client to?
A. Administer the eye ointment first, followed by the eye drop.
B. Administer the eye drop first, followed by the eye ointment.
C. Administer the eye ointment, wait for 5 minutes then administer the eye drop.
D. Administer the eye drop, wait for 10 minutes then administer the eye ointment.
View AnswerQ.3 The nurse is preparing to administer Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) who will undergo a corneal surgery. The nurse administer the medication, knowing that the purpose of this eye drop is to?
A. Dilate the pupil of the operative eye.
B. Constrict the pupil of the operative eye.
C. Reduces the intraocular pressure.
D. Lubricate the operative eye.
View AnswerQ.4 A client with glaucoma is receiving Betaxolol hydrochloride (Betoptic) eye drops. Which of the following interventions will the nurse likely do before the administration?
A. Assessing orientation.
B. Assessing peripheral pulses.
C. Monitor blood sugar level
D. Monitor pulse rate.
View AnswerQ.5 A miotic medication has been given to a patient with glaucoma. The nurse tells the client that the purpose of this medication is to?
A. It blocks the responses that are sent to the eye muscles.
B. It will relax the eye muscles and decrease blurring of vision.
C. It will constrict the eye to reduce intraocular pressure.
D. It will dilate the eye to reduce intraocular pressure.
View AnswerQ.6 A client went to a health care facility with a complaint of difficulty opening the eyelid because of pain. The physician diagnosed the client with keratitis and is prescribed with an eye lubricant. Which of the following medicine should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Lacril).
B. Pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine).
C. Timolol maleate (Timoptic).
D. Apraclonidine (Lopidine).
View AnswerQ.7 The nurse is monitoring a client with glaucoma. Which of the following drugs, if prescribed for the client, would the nurse question?
A. Metipranolol (Optipranolol).
B. Brimonidine (Alphagan P).
C. Dorzolamide (Trusopt).
D. Atropine (Isopto Atropine).
View AnswerQ.8 The nurse prepares an adult client for an ear irrigation as ordered by the physician. Which of the following procedure correctly performed by the nurse?
A. Position the client with the affected side up after the irrigation.
B. Pull the pinna down and back.
C. Warm the irrigating solution to 98º Fahrenheit.
D. Directs a slow steady current of irrigating solution into the eardrum.
View AnswerQ.9 The nurse is reviewing the drug list of an elderly client who is taking a lot of medications given by different health care provider. The client reports that “Lately, there has been roaring in my ears”. Which medication would the nurse determine could be responsible for the client’s complaint?
A. Amoxicillin (Amoxil).
B. Carvedilol (Coreg).
C. Atropine sulfate (Isopto Atropine).
D. Aspirin (Ecotrin).
View AnswerQ.10 A nurse is providing instructions to a client with an impacted cerumen who is prescribed with Carbamide peroxide (Debrox). Which of the following teachings made by the nurse indicates a further research?
A. Do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear or any other surface.
B. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward. Hold the dropper directly over the ear and place 5 to 10 drops into the ear canal.
C. Hold the earlobe up and back.
D. Use a cold preparation of the medication.
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