The client is an African American who has been diagnosed with glaucoma. The nurse anticipates that which medication will be most effective for this client?
a. Latanoprost (Xalatan)
b. Bimatoprost (Lumigan)
c. Travoprost (Travatan)
d. Unoprostone (Rescula)
ANS: C
Travoprost has been found to be more effective in African Americans than in non-African Americans.
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