A patient has been taking bimatoprost (Lumigan) for the last 2 months.Which statement by the patient indicates to the nurse a correct understanding of this drug therapy?
A) "When my eyes are red or itchy, I should wait until the next day to use my glaucoma medicine."
B) "Even though my intraocular pressure is now normal, I will continue to take the drug once daily."
C) "One indication that I have used too much of this drug is when my vision becomes blurry or fuzzy."
D) "If I forget to take the eye drops one day, I should apply them as soon as I remember them the next day and also take the regular dose for that day."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: What is the most important assessment question
Q2: Why are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors not recommended
Q3: A patient who has been using travoprost
Q4: A patient is prescribed an ophthalmic beta-blocking
Q5: Which assessment is most important for the
Q7: What is the most important precaution for
Q8: A patient is prescribed methazolamide (Neptazane)75 mg
Q9: When the nurse shines a penlight into
Q10: Which nursing actions help prevent infection when
Q11: A patient who has been prescribed echothiophate
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents