A client with a history of asthma is being treated for glaucoma. The nurse realizes that which of the following medications would be contraindicated for this client?
1. Bimatoprost
2. Betaxolol
3. Apraclonidine
4. Acetazolamide
2. Betaxolol
Rationale:
Betaxolol is a beta-adrenergic blocker and is contraindicated for treatment of glaucoma in patients with asthma. Bimatoprost, apraclonidine, and acetazolamide are not contraindicated in a client with a history of asthma.
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