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panfilo

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A nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with wet ARMD who will begin receiving bevacizumab (Avastin). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I should be able to improve my visual acuity by using this drug.
  b. I should report eye pain and photophobia to my provider if they occur.
  c. This drug will help suppress the growth of new blood vessels.
  d. This medication will not reduce the risk of blindness.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a patient who will begin using a fixed-dose preparation of dorzolamide and timolol (Cosopt) for open-angle glaucoma. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. Blurred vision, tearing, or eye dryness may occur with this medication.
  b. I may experience a bitter taste in my mouth after instilling these eye drops.
  c. I will need to instill two eye drops 3 times daily in each eye.
  d. If I notice redness in my eyes or eyelids, I should stop using these drops.


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

ANS: D
Bevacizumab can help reduce the risk of further impairment and progression to blindness. It can help improve visual acuity. Eye pain and photophobia are signs of endophthalmitis, which is an inflammation caused by infection; they should be reported to the provider. Bevacizumab works by suppressing the development of new blood vessels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The fixed-dose preparation of dorzolamide and timolol is given as 1 drop twice daily. Blurred vision, tearing, eye dryness, and a bitter aftertaste are expected side effects. Redness in the eyes or eyelids indicates an allergic conjunctivitis and means that the drops should be discontinued.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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