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Title: A patient with open-angle glaucoma begins a beta-blocker topical ophthalmic solution. After the ...
Post by: kadejuah on Jan 24, 2018
A patient with open-angle glaucoma begins a beta-blocker topical ophthalmic solution. After the first instillation, the patient telephones a nurse and complains of stinging. Select the nurse's best response.
 
  1. You must be allergic to this drug and should stop using it immediately.
  2. This is a normal effect and is generally transient.
  3. Wash your eyes out with sterile water and come in as soon as possible.
  4. Stinging or burning means the dosage is too high. You need a different prescription.


Title: A patient with open-angle glaucoma begins a beta-blocker topical ophthalmic solution. After the ...
Post by: tomino on Jan 24, 2018
Correct Answer: 2