Author Question: A patient's medication administration record include daily timolol maleate eye drops. The nurse ... (Read 83 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient's medication administration record include daily timolol maleate eye drops. The nurse should identify what goal of therapy when planning this patient's care?

A) Decrease intraocular pressure.
B) Constrict pupils.
C) Promote lacrimation.
D) Improve visual acuity.

Question 2

Oral quinidine has been ordered for a patient who has a diagnosis of chronic ventricular tachycardia without heart block. In order to assess for the safety and efficacy of this treatment, the nurse should prioritize assessment of the patient's

A) radial and brachial pulse.
B) level of consciousness.
C) serum drug levels.
D) blood pressure.

choc0chan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The purpose of the administration of beta-blocking drugs such as timolol is to decrease the IOP. Beta-blockers are not used to promote lacrimation, improve vision, or constrict the pupils.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
While all of the listed assessments are relevant and appropriate, the nurse must assess the patient's serum quinidine level to ensure it is between 2 and 6 mcg/mL.