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justinmsk

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following agents has been associated with increased intraocular pressure?
 
  a. Anticholinergics
  b. Epinephrine
  c. Beta-2 agonists
  d. Antibiotics

Question 2

Which of the following groups of patients are most likely to have difficulty using a simple me-tered dose inhaler for aerosol drug therapy?
 
  1. Patients in acute distress
  2. Infants and young children
  3. Elderly persons
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


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rleezy04

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Use of anticholinergic agents has been associated with increased ocular pressure, which could be dangerous for patients with glaucoma.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Some patients, especially infants, young children, the elderly, and patients in acute distress, may not be able to coordinate actuation of the pressurized metered dose inhaler with inspiration.


justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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