The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a patient who has a history of glaucoma. Which classification of drugs on the patient's discharge instructions is used to treat glaucoma?
A) Antiemetics
B) Cholinergics
C) Antibiotics
D) Antianxiety
Ans: B
Feedback: Cholinergics are used in the treatment of glaucoma. The action of this medication is to increase aqueous fluid outflow by contracting the ciliary muscle and causing miosis and opening of the trabecular meshwork.
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