Eye and Ear Medications

Betaxolol hydrochloride eye drops have been prescribed for a client with glaucoma. Which nursing action is most appropriate related to monitoring for side and adverse effects of this medication?

The nurse is preparing to administer eye drops. Which interventions should the nurse take to administer the drops? Select all that apply.

1. Wash hands.
2. Put gloves on.
3. Place the drop in the conjunctival sac.
4. Pull the lower lid down against the cheekbone.
5. Instruct the client to squeeze the eyes shut after instilling the eye drop.
6. Instruct the client to tilt the head forward, open the eyes, and look down.

The nurse prepares a client for ear irrigation as prescribed by the primary health care provider. Which action should the nurse take when performing the procedure?

The nurse is providing instructions to a client who will be self-administering eye drops. To minimize systemic absorption of the eye drops, the nurse should instruct the client to take which action?

A client is prescribed an eye drop and an eye ointment for the right eye. How should the nurse best administer the medications?

Which medication, if prescribed for the client with glaucoma, should the nurse question?

A miotic medication has been prescribed for the client with glaucoma, and the client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which response should the nurse provide to the client?

A client was just admitted to the hospital to rule out a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. The client has brought several bottles of medications prescribed by different specialists. During the admission assessment, the client states, “Lately, I have been hearing some roaring sounds in my ears, especially when I am alone.” Which medication would the nurse identify as the cause of the client’s complaint?

In preparation for cataract surgery, the nurse is to administer cyclopentolate eye drops at 9:00 a.m. for surgery that is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. What initial action should the nurse take in relation to the characteristics of the medication action?