The Nurse Is Administering an Otic Preparation as Part of Treatment

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is administering an otic preparation as part of treatment for a severe fungal ear infection. Why is pramoxine added to the otic medication?

• A) It is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation.
• B) It is an emulsifying drug that works to soften the cerumen.
• C) It is a local anesthetic that causes temporary relief of pain.
• D) It works synergistically to enhance the effect of the antifungal drug.

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