The client asks the nurse which OTC medication will lubricate the eye and cause vasoconstriction. Which response by the nurse is correct?
1. "Oxymetazoline hydrochloride (OcuClear)."
2. "Methylcellulose (Methulose)."
3. "Polyvinyl alcohol (Liquifilm)."
4. "Lanolin alcohol (Lacri-lube)."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride (OcuClear) is a lubricant that causes vasoconstriction.
Rationale 2: Methylcellulose (Methulose) does not cause vasoconstriction.
Rationale 3: Polyvinyl alcohol (Liquifilm) does not cause vasoconstriction.
Rationale 4: Lanolin alcohol (Lacri-lube) does not cause vasoconstriction.
Global Rationale: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride (OcuClear) is a lubricant that causes vasoconstriction. Methylcellulose (Methulose) does not cause vasoconstriction. Polyvinyl alcohol (Liquifilm) does not cause vasoconstriction. Lanolin alcohol (Lacri-lube) does not cause vasoconstriction.
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