NURS 1140 Final Test with Questions and Correct Answers| Latest Update
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Course
NURS 1140
Institution
NURS 1140
To prevent systemic side effects, what preventive action can the nurse take when
instilling eye drops?
A.Wipe applicator prior to use
B.Gently press down the tear duct for 3-5 minutes after dosing
C.Wipe eyelids with a tissue after drops are instilled
D.Perform hand hygiene - Answer B.Gently p...
NURS 1140 Final Test with Questions and
Correct Answers| Latest Update
To prevent systemic side effects, what preventive action can the nurse take when
instilling eye drops?
A.Wipe applicator prior to use
B.Gently press down the tear duct for 3-5 minutes after dosing
C.Wipe eyelids with a tissue after drops are instilled
D.Perform hand hygiene - Answer B.Gently press down the tear duct for 3-5 minutes
after dosing
What intervention could the nurse perform for a patient just given alpha-adrenergic
agents for the eye? Select all that apply.
A.Dim the lights in the room
B.Provide the patient a pair of sunglasses
C.Open the curtains
D.Provide adequate hydration - Answer A, B
Category for latanoprost - Answer Prostaglandin Agonists
Action of latanoprost - Answer increases outflow of aqueous humor
Contraindications for latanoprost - Answer closed angle glaucoma
use of thimerosal
eye trauma/bleeding
Side effects of latanoprost - Answer ○Lacrimation (tears)
,○Conjunctival irritation
○Burning and stinging of the eye
○Change in eye color pigmentation and eyelids
○Increased growth/ thickness of eyelashes
Category for bacitracin - Answer Ophthalmic Antibiotics
Indications for bacitracin - Answer Superficial eye infections
Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Contraindications for bacitracin - Answer If patient has known hypersensitivity to
bacitracin or antibiotics
Check with physician for any specific contraindications if other medications are taken or
conditions the patient may have
Bleeding/ Trauma
Side effects of bacitracin - Answer Vision may be blurred because of the ointment going
on the eye
Irritation
Stinging
Burning
Lacrimation
Category of aspirin - Answer Acetylsalicylic acid NSAID
, Salicylate method of action - Answer blocks the effects of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and
COX-2 enzymes, inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and decreasing platelet aggregation
Salicylate contraindications - Answer Children with fever, flu, chickenpox
bleeding disorders, Warfarin use
asthma/allergies to NSAIDS
Salicylate side effects - Answer upset stomach, heartburn;
drowsiness; or
mild headache
Severe side effects of salicylates - Answer ringing in your ears, confusion, hallucinations,
rapid breathing, seizure (convulsions);
severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
Action of ketorolac, ibuprofen - Answer COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor, inhibits
prostaglandin synthesis
Ketorolac consideration - Answer Should only be used up to 5 days
Ketorolac black box warning - Answer GI bleeding, MI, Stroke,
Do not use in labor/delivery
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