A client is prescribed a beta-adrenergic blocker for treatment of glaucoma. The nurse provides specific information on administration technique to avoid which adverse effects?
1. Bronchoconstriction
2. Cardiac dysrhythmias
3. Low blood pressure
4. Rash
5. Vomiting
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: The beta-adrenergic effects may cause bronchoconstriction if the medication is absorbed systemically.
Rationale 2: Systemic absorption may result in cardiac dysrhythmia.
Rationale 3: Hypotension may result if beta-adrenergic eyedrops are systemically absorbed.
Rationale 4: Rash is not an effect of systemic absorption of beta-adrenergic eyedrops.
Rationale 5: Vomiting is not an effect of systemic absorption of beta-adrenergic eyedrops.
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