What is the most important precaution to teach an older patient who is prescribed a glaucoma drug that causes miosis?
a. "Wear sunglasses until the drug wears off."
b. "Use at least a 30 SPF sunscreen when going outdoors."
c. "Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until the drug wears off."
d. "Increase the light indoors because vision will be decreased in low-light environments."
ANS: D
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