A nurse is planning care for a client who has a detached retina and is preoperative for a surgical repair. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications?

Timolol

Pilocarpine

Latanoprost

Phenylephrine

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Phenylephrine is an alpha-adrenergic agent. It binds onto adrenergic receptors producing a sympathetic effect that dilates the pupil. Dilation of the pupils allows for visualization of inner structures of the eye and easier access during retinal surgery.
A.   Timolol is a beta-blocker eye drop used to reduce intraocular pressure in conditions like glaucoma.
B.   Pilocarpine is a miotic agent (constricts the pupil) used to treat conditions like glaucoma.
C.   Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analog used to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Levodopa/carbidopa is metabolized to dopamine in the brain. This increases concentration of dopamine in the brain to bind dopaminergic neurons hence promoting cognition and motor movements in Parkinson disease
B. Piperacillin/tazobactam is an antibiotic used to manage bacterial infections.
C. Carbamazepine- is an anticonvulsant agent used in seizures control and other psychiatric illnesses.
D. Levothyroxine-a synthetic thyroid hormone used in the management of hypothyroidism.

A. A severe allergy to amoxicillin B. A recent history of diarrhea for 3 days C. A history of phlebitis following an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with 10 mEq of potassium chloride D. Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/Dl

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Cefoxitin is a cephalosporin with potential cross reactivity with penicillins (amoxicillin)and hence must be avoided in known history of penicillin allergy
B. A recent history of diarrhea for 3 days is not a contraindication for the administration of cefoxitin.
C. A history of phlebitis following an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with 10 mEq of potassium chloride is not directly related to the administration of cefoxitin.
D. A serum creatinine level of 0.8 mg/dL is within the normal range

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A nurse is planning care for a client who has a detached retina and is preoperative for a surgical repair. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is A

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