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The nurse is providing education on timolol (Timoptic) to a patient who has been diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates the need for further teaching?
 
  a. I should take my pulse prior to each application.
  b. I may experience blurred vision.
  c. I should cover my skin when I am out in the sun.
  d. I may experience stinging and dry eyes.

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A nurse counsels a patient who has just started taking buspirone. When should the nurse instruct the patient to expect to see an effect from the drug?
 
  a. 1 hour
  b. 24-48 hours
  c. 1 week
  d. 8-12 weeks


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jharrington11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Covering the skin when out in the sun is consistent with photosensitivity; timolol is associated with photophobia (sensitivity to bright lights). Further teaching is needed.
Because timolol is a beta blocker, it can reduce the heart rate. The patient should evaluate the pulse for slowing prior to medication administration. No further teaching is needed.
Adverse effects of timolol include transient ocular stinging, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, dry eyes, and photophobia, not photosensitivity. No further teaching is needed.

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