A patient's spouse phones the clinic and reports, "My husband used his dorzolamide (Trusopt) eye drops, and his eyes and eyelids are very red. What should we do?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "This is a normal and transient reaction. Continue the drops as prescribed."
b. "This is a common side effect and means that the drug is working."
c. "You are using the drug too frequently. Skip every other dose for the next week."
d. "Stop using the drops and bring him to the office as soon as possible."
ANS: D
The most common side effects of dorzolamide are ocular stinging and a bitter taste. Some patients experience conjunctivitis and lid reactions, which are allergic reactions. If these occur, the patient should stop using the drops and contact the prescriber.
These statements are inaccurate because the symptoms are related to an allergic reaction; they are not considered side effects that may subside. Skipping doses will not resolve the situation.
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