A Patient with Glaucoma Is Taking a Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with glaucoma is taking a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, timolol (Timoptic) .For which potential side effect should the nurse assess the patient?

• A) Wheezing
• B) Hypertension
• C) Sudden eye pain
• D) Blurred vision

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