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penza

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The client has been prescribed travoprost (Travatan). When does the nurse anticipate the maximum effect of this medication occurs?
 
  1. 12 hours after administration
  2. 4 hours after administration
  3. 2 hours after administration
  4. 6 hours after administration

Question 2

A client has been prescribed latanoprost (Xalatan). The nurse informs the client regarding potential side effects. Which side effect is not appropriate for the nurse to include in the client teaching?
 
  1. Decreased pigmentation
  2. Dryness
  3. Photophobia
  4. Heightened pigmentation


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

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Rationale 1: The maximum effect occurs 12 hours after administration.
Rationale 2: The maximum effect occurs 12 hours after administration.
Rationale 3: The maximum effect occurs 12 hours after administration.
Rationale 4: The maximum effect occurs 12 hours after administration.

Global Rationale: Travoprost (Travatan) is a prostaglandin. The maximum effect occurs 12 hours after administration. All the other choices are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Decreased pigmentation is not a side effect of latanoprost.
Rationale 2: Dryness is a side effect of latanoprost.
Rationale 3: Photophobia is a side effect of latanoprost.
Rationale 4: Heightened pigmentation is a side effect of latanoprost.

Global Rationale: Decreased pigmentation is not a side effect of latanoprost. Dryness is a side effect of latanoprost. Photophobia is a side effect of latanoprost. Heightened pigmentation is a side effect of latanoprost.


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