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c0205847

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What is the most important precaution to teach an older patient who is prescribed a glaucoma drug that causes miosis?
 
  a. Wear sunglasses until the drug wears off.
  b. Use at least a 30 SPF sunscreen when going outdoors.
  c. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until the drug wears off.
  d. Increase the light indoors because vision will be decreased in low-light environments.

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What is the most important action to perform after administering eye drops to a patient who is prescribed pilocarpine (Ocu-Carpine)?
 
  a. Place the patient in the supine position.
  b. Wipe the excess drug from the patient's skin.
  c. Instruct the patient to keep the eyes closed for 2 minutes.
  d. Check pupillary responses by shining a penlight into each eye.


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ghepp

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


c0205847

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

jordangronback

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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