Question

1. While working in the eye clinic, you observe that several of the patients being treated for glaucoma report that the medications cause pain and headache and that reading ability is diminished. How would you respond to these statements?

2. Examine premedication assessments and develop a list of contraindications to the administration of certain eye medications without first consulting the prescriber.

3. Explain the pros and cons of topical ophthalmic drug therapy.

4. Describe the steps taken during an eye examination.

5. What is the patient education that would be used for someone taking multiple medications for their eyes?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.* Inform the physician immediately

* Administer narcotic analgesics to the patient