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A patient is started on latanoprost for glaucoma. The nurse should include which information in the patient education?
 
  a. The drug may produce drowsiness, so use caution when driving or operating dangerous machinery.
  b. Nausea and vomiting are common side effects, and antiemetic drugs may be needed.
  c. Hypotension is common with this agent, so caution should be used when changing positions.
  d. The drug may cause a harmless, heightened brown pigmentation of the irides.

Question 2

A nurse is discussing the differences between alcohol and marijuana use. The nurse is correct to state that in contrast to alcohol, marijuana use generally does not cause which of the following clinical findings?
 
  a. Increased appetite
  b. Impaired judgment
  c. Inability to focus on tasks
  d. Aggressive behavior


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

d

Answer to Question 2

D
Hostility and aggression are common behaviors resulting from alcohol consumption but are rare among marijuana users.
Both drugs increase appetite, impair judgment, and result in an inability to focus on tasks.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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