An older patient is being treated for glaucoma with Timoptic. Which assessment finding indicates an adverse effect associated with the medication?
1. Diarrhea
2. Slow heart rate
3. Excessive salivation
4. Reduced urinary output
2. Slow heart rate
Explanation: 1. Diarrhea is associated with the use of miotic medications.
2. A slow heart rate is called bradycardia, and must be evaluated because Timoptic is a beta blocker and is associated with bradycardia in some patients.
3. Excessive salivation is associated with the use of miotic medications.
4. Reduced urinary output, which could indicate renal failure, is associated with the use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
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