What is the most important precaution to teach a patient prescribed brimonidine (Alphagan P) eye drops for glaucoma?
a. Increase the room lighting when reading or doing close work.
b. Stop using the drug and notify your prescriber if crusts form on the eye lid.
c. Do not take this drug beyond the period your doctor prescribed even if some drug remains in the bottle.
d. Avoid wearing prescription reading glasses or sun glasses while you are taking this drug.
ANS: C
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A patient reports that her left lower molar is insensitive to cold foods and the tooth appears dark upon inspection. These findings most likely indicate
a. bruxism. c. repetitive biting on hard substances. b. a dead tooth. d. dental caries.
LPNs/LVNs are supervised by
a. Doctors, dentists, and RNs b. Physical therapists and occupational the-rapists c. Agency administrators d. Social workers, pharmacists and RNs
Which action should be most effective in promoting nursing's influence in decision making for organizational and health policy?
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