Which type of medications will the RN be administering for a patient experiencing glaucoma? select all that applies
a. mydriatics
b. beta blockers
c. cycloplegics
d. anti-infectives
e. miotics
RN will administer miotics and beta-blockers groups of drugs for a patient experiencing glaucoma.
miotics agents reduce intraocular pressure by draining intraocular fluids, these agents drain the fluid by trabecular meshwork.
beta-blockers decrease aqueous humor production resulted in decreases intraocular pressure by blocking nerve endings present in ciliary epithelium.
Answer - b. beta-blockers, e. miotics
Which type of medications will the RN be administering for a patient experiencing glaucoma? select all...
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