The nurse will be giving ophthalmic drugs to a patient with glaucoma. Which drug is given intravenously to reduce intraocular pressure when other medications are not successful?
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the use of ophthalmic preparations. Indications for the direct- and indirect-acting miotics include which condition?
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Question 3 of 5
A patient has a new prescription for an antiglaucoma eyedrop. The next day, she calls the clinic and states, 'The package insert says this medication might make my blue eyes turn brown! Is this true?' The nurse realizes that the patient has a prescription for which eye medication?
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A patient has been using dexamethasone eyedrops for allergic conjunctivitis but has developed bacterial conjunctivitis and has a prescription for gentamicin (Garamycin) ointment. The nurse notes that which interaction is possible if the two drugs are used together?
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Question 5 of 5
When teaching a patient about the proper application of eyedrops, the nurse will include which instruction?
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