What Safety Instructions Would Be Appropriate to Give to a Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

What safety instructions would be appropriate to give to a patient starting glaucoma treatment with carbachol (Isopto Carbachol) ?

• A)Avoid driving at night due to decreased vision.
• B)You may develop drowsiness, fatigue, or irritability.
• C)Do not rub your eye even if it feels as though something is in it.
• D)Check your blood sugar daily; these drops can cause hypoglycemia.

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