A client is recovering from cataract surgery and needs medication to prevent a potential eye infection. Which drug does the nurse question administering to the client?
a. Tobramycin (Tobrex)
b. Apraclonidine (Iopidine)
c. Gentamicin (Genoptic)
d. Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan)
B
Apraclonidine is an adrenergic agonist that binds to eye receptors to reduce the amount of aqueous humor in the eye, resulting in decreased intraocular pressure. This medication usually is administered to clients with glaucoma. Tobramycin, gentamicin, and ciprofloxacin are an-ti-infectives.
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