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A 47-year-old woman has been diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. Pilocarpine drops are prescribed. The nurse's assessment reveals that the patient has worn soft contact lenses for 15 years. The nurse will instruct the patient to
 
  A) apply the contact lenses and wait 5 minutes before applying the drops.
  B) remove the contact lenses before applying the drops.
  C) apply the drops directly on the contact lenses.
  D) stop wearing the contact lenses during the pilocarpine therapy.

Question 2

A 48-year-old woman who works as an office manager is prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan) for diabetic gastroparesis. The nurse will be sure to assess the patient for
 
  A) tachycardia.
  B) depression.
  C) hypotension.
  D) anemia.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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