A nurse administers bacitracin ophthalmic ointment to a teenager with conjunctivitis. Which of the following side effects may be expected with the use of this medication?
Explanation
• Bacitracin ointment commonly causes blurred vision, but this usually lasts only a few minutes.
Incorrect options:
• Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is not associated with the administration of medications.
• Diplopia, or double vision, is not associated with the use of bacitracin.
• Strabismus, a condition when the eyes are not properly aligned, is not associated with the use of bacitracin.