The client receives timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops for glaucoma. The nurse has completed medication education and evaluates learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "I will discuss use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications with my physician."
2. "I will store my drops in the refrigerator to keep them fresh."
3. "I will restrict my caffeine to one cup of coffee per day."
4. "I will discontinue the drops if my eye looks red."
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Rationale 1: Timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops may be absorbed systemically, so the client should discuss use of an OTC preparation with the physician prior to use.
Rationale 2: Refrigeration is not necessary for timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops.
Rationale 3: There is no need to reduce caffeine when a client uses timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops.
Rationale 4: Timolol (Timoptic) must be continued to prevent loss of vision; the client should not discontinue them.
Global Rationale: Timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops may be absorbed systemically, so the client should discuss use of an OTC preparation with the physician prior to use. Refrigeration is not necessary for timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops. There is no need to reduce caffeine when a client uses timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops. Timolol (Timoptic) must be continued to prevent loss of vision; the client should not discontinue them.
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