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corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed an ophthalmic adrenergic agonist medication. What should the nurse include when instructing the client about this medication?

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Wear sunglasses when going out of doors.
2. Talk with the health care provider before using soft contact lenses.
3. Wear sunglasses when exposed to indoor bright lights.
4. Stinging will occur temporarily after instilling.
5. Eye irritation will continue for a week after discontinuing the medication.

Question 2

A client is having difficulty managing symptoms of acute bronchospasm. Which medications would be indicated for this client's symptoms?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Albuterol (Proventil)
2. Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
3. Pirbuterol (Maxair)
4. Arformoterol (Brovan)
5. Formoterol (Foradil)

lgoldst9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This medication causes photosensitivity, and sunglasses may be needed for outdoor activities.
Rationale 2: Soft contact lens users should check with the health care provider before using because some preparations may stain lenses.
Rationale 3: This medication causes photosensitivity, and sunglasses may be needed in bright indoor light.
Rationale 4: Stinging will occur for a brief period after instilling.
Rationale 5: The health care provider should be notified if irritation occurs beyond 12 hours after the drug has been discontinued.
Global Rationale: This medication causes photosensitivity, and sunglasses may be needed for outdoor activities or bright indoor light. Soft contact lens users should check with the health care provider before using because some preparations may stain lenses. Stinging will occur for a brief period after instilling. The health care provider should be notified if irritation occurs beyond 12 hours after the drug has been discontinued.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Albuterol (Proventil) is a short-acting beta-adrenergic agonist given by inhalation to terminate acute bronchospasm.
Rationale 2: Levalbuterol (Xopenex) is a short-acting beta-adrenergic agonist given by inhalation to terminate acute bronchospasm.
Rationale 3: Pirbuterol (Maxair) is a short-acting beta-adrenergic agonist given by inhalation to terminate acute bronchospasm.
Rationale 4: Arformoterol (Brovan) is a long-acting beta-adrenergic agonist that is not suitable for acute asthma attacks.
Rationale 5: Formoterol (Foradil) is a long-acting beta-adrenergic agonist that is not suitable for acute asthma attacks.
Global Rationale: Albuterol (Proventil), levalbuterol (Xopenex), and pirbuterol (Brovan) are short-acting beta-adrenergic agonists given by inhalation to terminate acute bronchospasm. Arformoterol (Brovan) and formoterol (Foradil) are long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists that are not suitable for acute asthma attacks.