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ts19998

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Which assessment is most important to perform after administering the first dose of dipivefrin (Propine) to a patient with glaucoma?
 
  a. Compare urine output with fluid intake.
  b. Listen to breath sounds bilaterally.
  c. Assess level of consciousness.
  d. Check pupil size.

Question 2

What is the most important assessment question to ask a patient who is newly prescribed apraclonidine (Iopidine) for glaucoma?
 
  a. How long have you had glaucoma?
  b. What other medications are you currently taking?
  c. Have you had any difficulty with retaining urine?
  d. Do you have asthma or any chronic respiratory problem?


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lorealeza

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


ts19998

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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