Question

When reviewing a patient's medical record, the nurse notes an order for carbamide peroxide eardrops. based on this information, what does the nurse interprets that the eardrops are being used for?

Answer 1

Carbamide peroxide is a wax emulsifier. This order tells the nurse that the patient has a build-up of wax in his ears. The carbamide peroxide eardrops will work to soften the wax and make it easier to remove, allowing the patient to hear better and more clearly.