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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and a prescription for timolol ophthalmic drops.
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?.

Bradycardia

Seizures.

Hypertension.

Anemia.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

Timolol is a non-selective beta blocker that can slow heart rate, leading to bradycardia.

Choice B rationale:

Seizures are not a common side effect of timolol.

Choice C rationale:

Timolol is used to decrease intraocular pressure, not blood pressure.

Choice D rationale:

Anemia is not a known side effect of timolol.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

The list obtained from the client should include all medications the client is taking, regardless of who prescribed them.

Choice B rationale:

The reconciliation process should be completed at each transition of care, not just at admission.

Choice C rationale:

Providing a comprehensive list of medications at discharge is a key component of medication reconciliation.

Choice D rationale:

Nurses should not write verbal orders for medications. This is the responsibility of the provider.

A. Furosemide B. Spironolactone. C. Metoprolol. D. Nitroglycerin.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Furosemide is a diuretic that can cause your blood level of potassium to decrease, which is known as hypokalemia. Therefore, this statement is correct.

Choice B rationale:

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic which conserves potassium, thereby balancing its levels in the body. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

Choice C rationale:

Metoprolol does not significantly affect potassium levels. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

Choice D rationale:

Nitroglycerin does not significantly affect potassium levels. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and a prescription for timolol ophthalmic drops.
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?.