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mrsjacobs44

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which problem indicates a patient may be overusing apraclonidine (Iopidine) eye drops for glaucoma?
 
  a. Anorexia
  b. Blurred vision
  c. Conjunctival itching
  d. Drowsiness

Question 2

A patient who has been using travoprost (Travatan) eye drops for glaucoma reports that the eye lashes seem longer and thicker. What is your best action?
 
  a. Teach the patient that the drug is absorbed by the blood vessels of the eye and has no effect on other eye or lid structures.
  b. Instruct the patient to apply only the number of drops prescribed and to blot the area with a tissue after each dose.
  c. Remind the patient that eye drops are liquid and that wet lashes appear both longer and thicker.
  d. Reassure the patient that this is an expected response to the drug and no action is needed.


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CAPTAINAMERICA

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


mrsjacobs44

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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