A older client is prescribed pilocarpine. The best method to ...

[anjilletteb]

A older client is prescribed pilocarpine. The best method to determine the effectiveness of the teaching is:
 
  a. instruct the client to be sure to take this medication as prescribed.
  b. have the client verbalize understanding of the instructions.
  c. have client demonstrate how to administer these eye drops.
  d. be sure the client's daughter also knows how to administer this medication.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer propranolol long-acting 80 mg to control the client's angina. The nurse knows this agent is a/an:
 
  a. sympathomimetic agent. c. an anticholinergic agent.
  b. beta-adrenergic blocking agent. d. parasympatholytic agent.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is implementation, not evaluation.
B Incorrect: Although important, this is not the best method of evaluating the client's ability to administer this medication.
C Correct: This is the appropriate method of evaluating the client's understanding of this cholinergic medication for glaucoma.
D Incorrect: This is not the best method.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This does not reflect the action of this drug.
B Correct: Propranolol is a beta-1 adrenergic blocking agent.
C Incorrect: This is not a parasympathetic agent.
D Incorrect: This is not a parasympathetic agent.

[anjilletteb]

Wow, this really help

[helenmarkerine]

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