What Health-Care Education Should Be Given to a Geriatric Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

What health-care education should be given to a geriatric patient who is using a sulfacetamide solution for his left eye that was prescribed 2 months ago?

• A)If the solution has turned a dark color,it has lost its potency and should be discarded.
• B)It is not necessary to clean the left eye of debris prior to application.
• C)If the left eye becomes transiently irritated immediately following application,the solution should be discontinued.
• D)The solution should also be applied to the right eye for prophylaxis.

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Definitions:

Myopia

A visual condition, also known as nearsightedness, where close objects appear clearly, but distant objects are blurry.

Choroiditis

Inflammation of the choroid, a vascular layer of the eye, leading to vision problems.

Cycloplegia

Paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye, resulting in a loss of accommodation and inability to focus on close objects.

Keratitis

Inflammation of the cornea, the clear outer layer at the front of the eye, potentially caused by infection or injury.