Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1287 of 2368
A child with amblyopia is prescribed an eye patch. Where should the patch be placed?
- Over the affected eye
- Over both eyes at bedtime
- Over the unaffected eye
- Over the eye with the worse allergies
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Correct answer: Over the unaffected eye
Patching the unaffected eye encourages use and strengthening of the affected eye.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Amblyopia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026