Author Question: The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who has glaucoma. The patient cannot ... (Read 13 times)

bcretired · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who has glaucoma. The patient cannot remember the name of the drug prescribed but tells the nurse that the drug causes light sensitivity.

The nurse knows that the drug is among which class of medications?
a. Alpha-adrenergic agonists
b. Beta-adrenergic blockers
c. Cholinergic agonists
d. Cholinesterase inhibitors

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has increased intraocular pressure. The provider has ordered a cholinergic agonist. The nurse will perform a thorough health history to make sure the patient does not have a history of which condition?

a. Asthma
b. Diabetes
c. Hypertension
d. Renal disease

Question 3

A patient reports experiencing flatulence and abdominal distension to the nurse. Which over-the-counter medication will the nurse recommend?

a. Alka-Seltzer
b. Maalox
c. Mylicon
d. Tums

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Alpha-adrenergic agonists cause mydriasis, which increases sensitivity to light. Beta-adrenergic blockers cause miosis, which impairs vision in the dark. Cholinergic agonists and cholinesterase inhibitors may cause myopia and will impair vision in the dark.

Answer to Question 2

Thanks for the answer, I sent you a forum message for another one.

Answer to Question 3

ANS: C
Mylicon is a brand-name simethicone, which is an anti-gas agent. Maalox Gas contains simethicone, while regular Maalox does not. The other products do not contain simethicone.