Author Question: A client is prescribed a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to treat her glaucoma. Prior to administering ... (Read 92 times)

Frost2351 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A client is prescribed a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to treat her glaucoma. Prior to administering the medication the nurse should:

a. monitor the client for hypertension and tachycardia.
b. ask the client if she has ever been treated for hyperkalemia.
c. ask the client if she knows how to instill eye drops.
d. assess the client for hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.

Question 2

When caring for a client who has received a mydriatic medication, the nurse should:

a. Instruct the client not to drive until the medication wears off.
b. Assess the client for glaucoma and cataracts.
c. Instruct the client to keep eyes closed for six hours.
d. Encourage the client to wear sunglasses.

softEldritch · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not necessary specific to this classification of medications.
B Incorrect: These medications can cause hypokalemia.
C Incorrect: Although an important assessment, it is not the most significant.
D Correct: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.
B Incorrect: This is not specific to the use of mydriatics.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.
D Correct: Mydriatics usually cause photosensitivity because of the dilation.