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3. Blink vigorously to encourage tearing after instilling the drops.
4. Occlude the nasolacrimal duct with a finger after instilling the
drops.
699. A client is prescribed an eye drop and an eye ointment for the right eye. How
should the nurse best administer the medications?
1. Administer the eye drop first, followed by the eye ointment.
2. Administer the eye ointment first, followed by the eye drop.
3. Administer the eye drop, wait 15 minutes, and administer the eye
ointment.
4. Administer the eye ointment, wait 15 minutes, and administer the
eye drop.
700. Which medication, if prescribed for the client with glaucoma, should the
nurse question?
1. Betaxolol
2. Pilocarpine
3. Erythromycin
4. Atropine sulfate
701. A miotic medication has been prescribed for the client with glaucoma, and
the client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which
response should the nurse provide to the client?
1. “The medication will help dilate the eye to prevent pressure from
occurring.”
2. “The medication will relax the muscles of the eyes and prevent
blurred vision.”
3. “The medication causes the pupil to constrict and will lower the
pressure in the eye.”
4. “The medication will help block the responses that are sent to the
muscles in the eye.”
702. A client was just admitted to the hospital to rule out a gastrointestinal (GI)
bleed. The client has brought several bottles of medications prescribed by
different specialists. During the admission assessment, the client states,
“Lately, I have been hearing some roaring sounds in my ears, especially
when I am alone.” Which medication would the nurse identify as the cause
of the client’s complaint?
1. Doxycycline
2. Atropine sulfate
3. Acetylsalicylic acid
4. Diltiazem hydrochloride
703. In preparation for cataract surgery, the nurse is to administer cyclopentolate
eye drops at 9:00 a.m. for surgery that is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. What initial
action should the nurse take in relation to the characteristics of the
medication action?
1. Provide lubrication to the operative eye prior to giving the eye
drops.
2. Call the surgeon, as this medication will further constrict the
operative pupil.
3. Consult the surgeon, as there is not sufficient time for the dilative
effects to occur.

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