A client with glaucoma is prescribed apraclonidine (Iopidine). For which health problem is this medication contraindicated?
1. Renal failure
2. Asthma
3. Coronary artery disease
4. Skin cancer
Answer: 3
1. Iopidine is not contraindicated for those with renal failure.
2. Beta blockers such as timolol (Timoptic) are contraindicated for clients with asthma.
3. Iopidine is contraindicated in clients with coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and angle-closure glaucoma.
4. Skin cancer is not a contraindication for Iopidine.
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