A patient with ocular hypertension will begin using brimonidine Alphagan for long-term reduction of increased ocular pressure (IOP). The nurse teaches the patient about this medication.
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching? a. After using the drops, I should wait 15 minutes before putting in contacts.
b. Because this is a topical medication, drowsiness will not occur.
c. I will not have cardiovascular side effects when using this medication.
d. If my eyes begin to itch or turn red, it means I am allergic to this drug.
Question 2
A patient has been using latanoprost Xalatan ophthalmic drops. The patient tells the nurse, My eyes used to be greenish-brown, but now they're brown. What will the nurse do?
a. Reassure the patient that this is a harmless side effect.
b. Report this toxic effect to the patient's provider.
c. Tell the patient that this indicates an in-creased risk of migraine headaches.
d. Tell the patient that this effect will reverse when the medication is withdrawn.
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