A Patient Is Prescribed an Ophthalmic Beta Blocking Agent for the Treatment

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed an ophthalmic beta blocking agent for the treatment of glaucoma.Which precaution is most important to teach the patient to prevent orthostatic hypotension?

• A) "Change positions slowly."
• B) "Take your pulse rate at least four times each day."
• C) "Be sure to lie down for at least 10 minutes after putting the drops into your eyes."
• D) "Apply pressure to the inside corner of your eye when putting the drops into the eye."

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