The Patient with Glaucoma Who Is Taking a Beta-Adrenergic Blocking

question 26

Multiple Choice

The patient with glaucoma who is taking a beta-adrenergic blocking agent,timolol (Timoptic) ,should be monitored for:

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

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Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of kidney nephron between the loop of Henle and the collecting duct system where selective reabsorption and secretion of ions occurs to maintain blood pH and electrolyte balance.

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