A Patient Who Has Been Prescribed Timolol (Timoptic)for the Last

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been prescribed timolol (Timoptic) for the last month reports that his asthma is worse.What is your best response?

• A) Check the patient's breath sounds and pulse rate.
• B) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
• C) Ask the patient what drugs he takes to control his asthma.
• D) Reassure the patient that this is an expected response and requires no action.

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