The Client Has Been Prescribed Travoprost (Travatan)

question 7

Multiple Choice

The client has been prescribed travoprost (Travatan) .When does the nurse anticipate the maximum effect of this medication occurs?

• A)12 hours after administration
• B)4 hours after administration
• C)2 hours after administration
• D)6 hours after administration

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the "master gland," because it regulates several other hormone glands in the endocrine system.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a principal relay station for sensory information, directing it to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, thought, reasoning, and memory.

Smell

The sense by which odors are perceived, involving the detection of chemical stimuli by the olfactory system.