The client has been prescribed acetylcholine chloride (Miochol). ...

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The client has been prescribed acetylcholine chloride (Miochol). What is a temporary adverse effect the nurse will include in the medication teaching?
 
  1. Dryness
  2. Photophobia
  3. Heightened pigmentation
  4. Blurred vision

Question 2

A client has been prescribed latanoprost (Xalatan). The nurse informs the client regarding potential side effects. Which side effect is not appropriate for the nurse to include in the client teaching?
 
  1. Decreased pigmentation
  2. Dryness
  3. Photophobia
  4. Heightened pigmentation

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Dryness is not a temporary side effect of Miochol.
Rationale 2: Photophobia is not a temporary side effect of Miochol.
Rationale 3: Blurred vision is not a temporary side effect of Miochol.
Rationale 4: Adverse effects include temporary cycloplegia, or blurred vision, and accommodation defects.

Global Rationale: Adverse effects include temporary cycloplegia, or blurred vision, and accommodation defects. Dryness is not a temporary side effect of Miochol. Photophobia is not a temporary side effect of Miochol. Blurred vision is not a temporary side effect of Miochol.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Decreased pigmentation is not a side effect of latanoprost.
Rationale 2: Dryness is a side effect of latanoprost.
Rationale 3: Photophobia is a side effect of latanoprost.
Rationale 4: Heightened pigmentation is a side effect of latanoprost.

Global Rationale: Decreased pigmentation is not a side effect of latanoprost. Dryness is a side effect of latanoprost. Photophobia is a side effect of latanoprost. Heightened pigmentation is a side effect of latanoprost.