1. Patient states rationale for the use of otic medication and ways to increase the drug’s effectiveness, such as accurate application or instillation and remaining supine or sitting with the affected...

1. Patient states rationale for the use of otic medication and ways to increase the drug’s effectiveness, such as accurate application or instillation and remaining supine or sitting with the affected ear upward for a short period.

2. Patient instills medication as prescribed as related to dosage, frequency, and duration of therapy.