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Cooldude101 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse would question the physician if which of the following medications was prescribed for a client with glaucoma?

1. Pilocarpine HCl (Pilocar)
2. Pilocarpine nitrate
3. Atropine sulfate (Isopto Atropine)
4. Carteolol hydrochloride (Ocupress)

Question 2

The nurse is describing medication side effects to a client who is taking a benzodiazepine. The nurse tells the client to take the medication only as prescribed because of the most serious risk of:

1. Headache
2. Skin rashes
3. Dependence
4. Gastrointestinal side effects

ecabral0 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3

Rationale: Pilocarpine and carteolol are examples of miotic agents used in the treatment of glaucoma. Atropine sulfate is a mydriatic and cycloplegic medication that is contraindicated for use in clients with glaucoma. Mydriatic medications dilate the pupil and can cause an increase in intraocular pressure in the eye.

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale: A benzodiazepine carries with it a high risk for abuse and physical and psychological dependence. For this reason, limited amounts of these medications are given to a client at one time. The other symptoms may be side effects of some benzodiazepines but are not as serious as the risk of dependence.