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Brittanyd9008

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A patient is prescribed eyedrops that constrict the pupil, permitting aqueous humor to flow. The nurse would reinforce the teaching by referring to the drops as
 
  a. mydriatics.
  b. miotics.
  c. osmotics.
  d. inhibitors.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been in a motor vehicle accident. The patient has been diagnosed with pleurisy. What is the preferred treatment for pain caused by pleurisy?
 
  A) Morphine sulfate
  B) Meperidine sulfate
  C) Acetaminophen
  D) Indomethacin


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wergv

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

B
Miotics are agents that cause the pupil to contract or constrict.

Answer to Question 2

D


Brittanyd9008

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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