The nurse is reviewing the use of ophthalmic preparations. Indications for the direct- and indirect-acting miotics include which condition?
a. Cataracts
b. Removal of foreign bodies
c. Open-angle glaucoma
d. Ocular infections
Question 2
A patient has a new prescription for an
antiglaucoma eyedrop. The next day, she calls the clinic and states, The package insert says this medication might make my blue eyes turn brown Is this true? The nurse realizes that the patient has a prescription for which eye medication?
a. Latanoprost (Xalatan), a prostaglandin agonist
b. Dorzolamide (Trusopt), an ocular carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
c. Betaxolol (Betoptic), a direct-acting beta blocker
d. Pilocarpine (Pilocar), a direct-acting cholinergic
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
(a) Mechanisms of action for direct cholinergic agonists. Direct cholinergic agonists can act by two ...
Direct-Acting Cholinergic Agnostic Agents
Examples of Ophthalmic