The RN is caring for a patient with glaucoma who has coronary artery disease and asthma....
The RN is caring for a patient with glaucoma who has coronary artery disease and asthma. The RN will evaluate this patient for which side effect after administering timolol maleate (Timoptic) eye drops?
A. Amplified eye pain
B. Acute hypertension
C. Episodes of tachycardia
D. Increased wheezing
Homework Answers
The occurrence of wheezing is the most possible side effect of ophthalmic timolol when timolol maleate (Timoptic drop) is administered in the eyes of the patient . This should be observed within 5 minutes of administration, and if increased wheezing occurs, call the doctor. It is used in open-end glaucoma and in case of increased ocular pressure conditions.
Option D is correct.
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