Author Question: The client receives timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops for glaucoma. The nurse has completed medication ... (Read 263 times)

swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client receives timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops for glaucoma. The nurse has completed medication education and evaluates learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?

1. I will discuss use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications with my physician.
2. I will store my drops in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
3. I will restrict my caffeine to one cup of coffee per day.
4. I will discontinue the drops if my eye looks red.

Question 2

The client has excess cerumen in his ears. What will the best plan by the nurse include as to the safe removal of the cerumen?

1. Use a sterile Q-tip to remove cerumen.
2. Instill 2 acetic acid in each ear.
3. Take hot showers to facilitate drainage.
4. Use warm water and a bulb syringe.

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops may be absorbed systemically, so the client should discuss use of and OTC preparation with the physician prior to use.
Rationale 2: Refrigeration is not necessary for timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops.
Rationale 3: There is no need to reduce caffeine when a client uses timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops.
Rationale 4: Timolol (Timoptic) must be continued to prevent loss of vision; the client should not discontinue them.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A Q-tip is dangerous as it can pack the cerumen into the ear canal.
Rationale 2: Acetic acid is not the best method for cerumen removal.
Rationale 3: Hot showers will not facilitate drainage of cerumen.
Rationale 4: Warm water and a bulb syringe is the best method for cerumen removal.