What action should be taken after successfully instilling eye drops into a child's eye?

Correct answer: Close the eye for a few minutes.

Explanation

After administering eye drops or ointment, keeping the eye closed for a few minutes helps retain the medication in the conjunctival sac, allowing for proper absorption and effectiveness.

Other questions

Question 1

What should prescribers do to ensure medications are suitable for pediatric patients, according to the 'General Guidelines'?

Question 2

According to the 'Oral Liquids' section, what is the recommended technique for administering liquid medicine to a young child to avoid the bitter taste?

Question 3

What type of measuring devices are parents taught to use for pediatric liquid medicines instead of household utensils?

Question 4

How should the outer ear be manipulated when administering ear drops to a child who is 4 years old?

Question 5

What is the correct way to pull the ear of a child younger than 3 years before instilling ear drops?

Question 6

For how long should a child be kept on their side after ear drops are administered?

Question 7

What is the recommended procedure for inserting a suppository into a child who is 4 years old?

Question 8

How long should a child try to hold their position after a suppository has been inserted?

Question 9

What is the recommended insertion depth for a suppository in a child?

Question 10

What does the 'Topicals' section advise regarding the application of coverings over the treated area?

Question 11

According to the 'Eye Drops/Ointments' section, what is the first step when administering eye medication to a child?

Question 12

What is the key recommendation for using Metered-Dose Inhalers in young children, as mentioned in Appendix E?

Question 13

What should be done before administering nose drops to a child, according to the appendix?

Question 14

What is the guideline regarding the use of a measuring device that comes with a specific medicine?

Question 15

Which finger is recommended for inserting a suppository in a child who is 2 years old?

Question 17

How should a topical medication be applied to a child's skin?

Question 18

What should be done if a child is unable to take a particular dosage form of a prescribed medication?

Question 19

After administering ear drops, for how long should a child's head be kept tilted back after the administration of nose drops?

Question 20

What should be used to moisten the rounded end of a suppository before insertion?

Question 21

What action is taken after pulling down the lower eyelid to administer eye drops?

Question 22

What should be done immediately before applying a topical medication to a child's skin?

Question 23

What should be done if a suppository slides out after insertion?

Question 24

What is the age threshold that determines whether to pull a child's ear up or down for ear drop administration?

Question 25

How should older children clear their nose before the administration of nose drops?

Question 26

What should be shaken well before administration to a child?

Question 27

What is one of the calibrated devices listed for administering pediatric oral liquids?

Question 28

After instilling a drop into a child's eye, what should be done to keep the medicine in the eye?

Question 29

What can be instilled in a child's ear after administering drops?

Question 30

What is the correct positioning for a child's head when administering nose drops?

Question 31

What action should be taken after inserting a suppository to help with retention?

Question 32

Why should parents be taught to use calibrated devices instead of household utensils for liquid medicines?

Question 33

What should be done to a suppository to make insertion easier?

Question 34

For children aged 3 years and older, how should the outer ear be manipulated for ear drop administration?

Question 35

What is the general principle for applying topical medications to a child?

Question 36

What is the recommended method for clearing the nose of an infant prior to administering nose drops?

Question 37

The administration principles for Metered-Dose Inhalers in children are generally the same as in adults, with what key exception?

Question 38

What action is critical before administering otic suspensions?

Question 39

What is the purpose of pulling the lower lid away when administering eye medication?

Question 40

After administering oral liquid medicine into a young child's cheek, where should it be aimed to be away from?

Question 41

What type of clothing or item is worn during the administration of suppositories according to the text?

Question 42

What is the final step in the process of administering ear drops to a child?

Question 43

How should a drop of eye medication be administered?

Question 44

Which statement about administering oral liquids to children is correct based on the appendix?

Question 45

What action regarding the dropper is important when administering nose drops?

Question 46

What is the recommended position for a child's head after receiving nose drops?

Question 47

For which age group of children should the index finger be used to insert a suppository?

Question 48

What is the very first step mentioned in the guidelines for administering a suppository?

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a recommended calibrated device for oral liquids?

Question 50

After administering eye ointment, what should you instruct the child to do?