What is the reason for the contraindication of ganglionic blockers in patients with glaucoma?
A. Ganglionic blockers have a miotic effect that increases intraocular pressure.
B. Ganglionic blockers have a mydriatic effect that decreases intraocular fluid.
C. Ganglionic blockers have a mydriatic effect that increases intraocular pressure.
D. None of these are correct.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
A patient with diabetes has had a cough for 1 week and has been prescribed a cough syrup (an expectorant). What special instructions should the nurse include in the patient teaching for this situation?
A) Wash hands before and after taking the medicine B) Keep track of any gastrointestinal tract infections C) Monitor glucose levels closely D) Note the time the medicine is taken each day
The nurse is teaching a community program on ways to reduce mercury in the diet. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching sessions?
A) Smaller fish have less mercury. B) Larger fish have less mercury. C) Cooking fish destroys mercury. D) Removing skin reduces the amount of mercury.
Which of the following nonpharmacologic pain relief measures has been found to be effective for soothing agitated newborns and comatose patients?
A) distraction B) music C) humor D) imagery
A drug causes muscarinic-receptor blockade. A nurse will assess the patient for:
a. dry mouth b. gynecomastia c. pseudoparkinsonism d. orthostatic hypotension