A client is prescribed loteprednol etabonate. The nurse ...

[chandani]

A client is prescribed loteprednol etabonate. The nurse recognizes further teaching is needed when the client responds:
 
  a. This is one of the newest eye medications for seasonal allergies.
  b. This medication will clear up the viral infection in my eye.
  c. This drug is a corticosteroid medication.
  d. This medication will not aggravate my glaucoma.

Question 2

The nurse understands that an important use for mydriatic eye medications is:
 
  a. facilitate thorough examination of the eye.
  b. prepare a client for ocular surgery through pupil constriction.
  c. provide topical anesthesia for removal of foreign objects.
  d. treat blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis.

[jointhecircus]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.
B Correct: Corticosteroids should not be used in the presence of a fungal or viral eye infection because they may facilitate their spread.
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 one of four uses of medications that dilate the pupils.
B Incorrect: Mydriatic agents dilate the pupils.
C Incorrect: These do not provide topical anesthesia.
D Incorrect: They are not used to treat eye infections.

[chandani]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[raenoj]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it