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chads108

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The nurse is reviewing the use of ophthalmic preparations. Indications for the direct- and indirect-acting miotics include which condition?
 
  a. Cataracts
  b. Removal of foreign bodies
  c. Open-angle glaucoma
  d. Ocular infections

Question 2

A patient has a new prescription for an
 
  antiglaucoma eyedrop. The next day, she calls the clinic and states, The package insert says this medication might make my blue eyes turn brown Is this true? The nurse realizes that the patient has a prescription for which eye medication?
  a. Latanoprost (Xalatan), a prostaglandin agonist
  b. Dorzolamide (Trusopt), an ocular carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
  c. Betaxolol (Betoptic), a direct-acting beta blocker
  d. Pilocarpine (Pilocar), a direct-acting cholinergic



blazinlyss

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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