Eye and Ear Medications

The nurse is educating a patient about the eye's anatomy. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the function of the iris?

• The iris regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.

• The iris protects the outer part of the eye.

• The iris sends images to the brain.

• The iris produces aqueous humor.

A patient presents with an increase in pressure in the eye. Which condition is most likely responsible for this symptom?

• Conjunctivitis

• Macular degeneration

• Keratitis

• Glaucoma

A patient has been prescribed a medication to increase the outflow of aqueous humor and constrict the pupil. Which medication would this most likely be?

• PilocarpineHCL

• Bimatoprost

• Acetazolamide

• Glycerin

A nurse is educating a patient about the anatomy of the ear. Which of the following is the function of the pinna?

• It collects sound and funnels it through the canal

• It separates the outer ear from the middle ear

• It assists with hearing

• It assists with balance

A patient presents with symptoms of swimmer's ear. As a nurse, you know that which medication is typically used to treat this condition?

• Acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic

• Ofloxacinotic

• Ciprodex

• Antipyrine and benzocaine

A patient presents with tinnitus and hearing loss. Which condition could be the cause of these symptoms?

• Ototoxicity

• Glaucoma

• Migraine

• Vertigo

A patient is experiencing motion sickness. Which medication would be most appropriate to administer?

• Transdermal scopolamine

• Meclizine

• Cortisporin

• Amoxicillin

A patient's cochlea is functioning properly. What would this indicate about the patient's ability?

• The patient can hear properly

• The patient has a good sense of balance

• The patient's ciliary muscle is relaxed

• The patient's blood vessels are dilated

A patient has an excessive amount of cerumen in their ear. Which medication would be most appropriate to decrease this?

• Acetic acid

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Mineral oil

• Aluminum acetate

A patient presents with a bacterial infection of the oil gland in the eyelid. Which condition is most likely responsible for this presentation?

• Glaucoma

• Conjunctivitis

• Macular degeneration

• Stye