Arturo Is Having a Medical Procedure That Requires the Application

question 12

Multiple Choice

Arturo is having a medical procedure that requires the application of a local anesthetic,tetracaine,to his eye.What should he know about this medication?

• A)He should wear an eye patch because the medication causes a temporary loss of the blink reflex.
• B)This medication may have the effect of causing his eyelashes to thicken.
• C)This medication is associated with potentially serious cardiovascular side effects.
• D)He should massage his eye vigorously to help the effects of the medication wear off quickly.

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