A Patient with Glaucoma Who Has Been Using Timolol (Timoptic)drops

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with glaucoma who has been using timolol (Timoptic) drops for several days tells the nurse that the eye drops cause eye burning and visual blurriness for a short time after administration.The best response to the patient's statement is

• A) "Those symptoms may indicate a need for an increased dosage of the eye drops."
• B) "The drops are uncomfortable, but it is important to use them to retain your vision."
• C) "These are normal side effects of the drug, which should be less noticeable with time."
• D) "Notify your health care provider so that different eye drops can be prescribed for you."

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Definitions:

Calcium

A mineral essential for life, important in bone health, muscle function, and nervous system signalling.

Dura mater

The tough outermost layer of the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and support.

Meninges

The three membranes (the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater) that envelop the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.

Epidural space

The area between the dura mater and the vertebral wall, containing fat and small blood vessels, often involved in epidural anesthesia.