Author Question: What is the most important precaution to teach the parents of a 4-year-old who is prescribed eye ... (Read 141 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What is the most important precaution to

teach the parents of a 4-year-old who is prescribed eye drops for glaucoma in the right eye as a result of facial trauma?
a. Only place the drops in the affected eye.
b. Check the eye for signs of infection daily.
c. Keep sunglasses on the child for 1 hour after placing the drops.
d. Refrigerate the drug to prevent a stinging sensation in the eye during instillation.

Question 2

Which question is most important to ask a patient who is prescribed acetazolamide (Diamox) before administering the first dose?

a. Do you have diabetes?
b. Are you allergic to sulfa drugs?
c. How long have you had glaucoma?
d. Do you eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice?