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karen

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After instructing the client concerning her prescription for acetazolamide for glaucoma, the nurse recognizes a need for further teaching when the client responds,
 
  a. I should report if I have tingling in my fingers or toes.
  b. I should instill my acetazolamide drops into my eyes at bedtime.
  c. I should take this medication in the morning.
  d. I should have my family have routine screening for glaucoma.

Question 2

Gentamicin ophthalmic is classified as a/an:
 
  a. aminoglycoside. c. cephalosporin.
  b. sulfonamide. d. antiviral.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.
B Correct: Acetazolamide is an oral medication and should not be taken at bedtime.
C Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.
D Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the classification of gentamicin regardless of its route of administration.
B Incorrect: This is not the classification of gentamicin.
C Incorrect: This is not the classification of gentamicin.
D Incorrect: This is not the classification of gentamicin.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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