Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and a prescription for timolol ophthalmic drops. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Bradycardia
Rationale:
🟠 Timolol is a beta-adrenergic blocker that, when absorbed systemically, may cause decreased heart rate or bradycardia.
🟠 Although it is administered as an ophthalmic drop, it can still be systemically absorbed through the nasolacrimal duct.
🟠 Nurses should advise clients to occlude the nasolacrimal duct after administration to minimize systemic absorption.
🟠 Clients should be monitored for signs of bradycardia, especially if they have pre-existing cardiac conditions.
🟠 This adverse effect is critical because it may compromise cardiac output in vulnerable individuals.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg~2023 which contains 48 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4