A client has been prescribed timolol (Timoptic). When does the maximum therapeutic effect occur for the medication?
1. It takes 6–8 weeks.
2. It begins immediately.
3. It takes 2–4 weeks.
4. It takes 1–2 weeks.
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Rationale 1: The maximum therapeutic effect takes 2–4 weeks.
Rationale 2: The maximum therapeutic effect takes 2–4 weeks.
Rationale 3: Treatment can require 2–4 weeks for maximum therapeutic effect.
Rationale 4: The maximum therapeutic effect takes 2–4 weeks.
Global Rationale: Timolol (Timoptic) is a beta-adrenergic blocker.Treatment can require 2–4 weeks for maximum therapeutic effect. The other answer options are incorrect.
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