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A Patient Was Prescribed Betaxolol Ophthalmic Drops by Their Ophthalmologist

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A patient was prescribed betaxolol ophthalmic drops by their ophthalmologist to treat glaucoma. Oral beta blockers should be avoided in patients who use ophthalmic beta blockers because:


A) There may be an antagonistic reaction between the two.
B) The additive effects may include bradycardia.
C) They may potentiate each other and cause respiratory depression.
D) The additive effects may cause metabolic acidosis.

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