The patient with glaucoma who is using a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, timolol (Timoptic) should be monitored for:
1. wheezing.
2. hypertension.
3. sudden eye pain.
4. blurred vision.
1
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents cause bronchospasm and tachycardia.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1180, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 4
TOP: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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