Mosby's 2014 Nursing Drug Reference (443 page)

• Adult:
VAG
5 g (1 applicator) at bedtime × 3-6 days

• Adult:
200 mg supp at bedtime × 3 days or 100 mg supp × 1 wk

• Adult:
VAG 5 g (1 applicator) at bedtime

• Adult:
1 applicator at bedtime

Topical route

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For allergic reaction: burning, stinging, itching, discharge, soreness

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Therapeutic outcome: decrease in itching or white discharge (vaginal)

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About asepsis (hand washing) before, after each application

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To apply with applicator only; to avoid use of any other vaginal product unless directed by prescriber; sanitary napkin may prevent soiling of undergarments

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To abstain from sexual intercourse until treatment is completed; reinfection and irritation may occur

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To notify prescriber if symptoms persist

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After removing impacted cerumen by irrigation

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After cleaning stopper with alcohol

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After restraining child if necessary

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After warming sol to body temp

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For redness, swelling, fever, pain in ear, which indicates superinfection

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Therapeutic response: decreased ear pain

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The correct method of instillation using aseptic technique, including not touching dropper to ear

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That dizziness may occur after instillation