Chapter 42: Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma and Other Eye Disorders

7. What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient and family about postoperative care for a trabeculectomy? (Select all that apply.)

a. Use aseptic technique for all dressing changes and medication administration. c. Avoid heavy lifting. d. Redness in the eye, pain, and swelling are common occurrences after surgery. e. Avoid straining on defecation. ANS: A, C, D, E

The nurse is preparing a patient for an ophthalmic examination. Which action occurs when the nurse instills eyedrops to produce mydriasis?

Extreme dilation of the pupil

The nurse is educating a patient about a newly prescribed cholinergic agent. When relaying common adverse effects of this type of medication, the nurse will include information about (Select all that apply.)

a. conjunctival irritation. b. headache. ANS: A, B