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Analysis of the results of tonometry has resulted in a diagnosis of glaucoma, and the patient has been prescribed a regimen of therapeutic medications. The nurse is aware that the primary goal of these medications is to:
 
  A) Decrease intraocular pressure (IOP)
  B) Maintain the integrity of the cornea
  C) Decrease inflammation
  D) Support normal function of the lacrimal glands

Question 2

Poor maintenance of contact lenses has contributed to severe corneal abrasions in a middle-aged patient. Because of the acute pain associated with this health problem, the patient has been prescribed topical anesthetic eye drops.
 
  The patient should be cautioned not to overuse these eye drops because doing so may result in:
  A) Decreased effectiveness
  B) Bacterial or viral infection
  C) Softening of the cornea
  D) Astigmatism


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


drink

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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