A patient is started on latanoprost (Xalatan) for treatment of glaucoma. The nurse provides patient education on the medication. What statement by the patient best demonstrates under-standing of latanoprost?
a. "The drug may produce drowsiness, so I will use caution when driving or operat-ing dangerous machinery."
b. "Nausea and vomiting are common side effects, and antiemetic drugs may be needed."
c. "Hypotension is common with this medication, so I should change positions slowly."
d. "The drug may cause a harmless, heightened brown pigmentation of the iris."
D
The most significant side effect of latanoprost is a harmless, heightened brown pigmentation of the iris. This statement indicates understanding.
Latanoprost is not known to cause drowsiness; further teaching is needed.
Nausea and vomiting are not common side effects; further teaching is needed.
Latanoprost does not cause hypotension; further teaching is needed.
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