ATI Capstone Week 10 Exam | Nurselytic

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Answer: A - Administer the medications 5 minutes apart.


Rationale: Timolol and pilocarpine are both used to treat glaucoma, but they work through different mechanisms. Timolol is a beta-blocker that reduces intraocular pressure, while pilocarpine is a cholinergic agent that increases drainage of aqueous humor. Administering these medications 5 minutes apart allows each medication to be absorbed properly and prevents potential interactions between the two drugs. Administering them too close together could lead to decreased efficacy or adverse effects.

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B: Administering the medications by touching the tip of the dropper to the sclera of the eye is incorrect as it can introduce bacteria into the eye and increase the risk of infection.
C: Holding pressure on the conjunctival sac for 2 minutes following application of drops is unnecessary and not a standard practice for administering eye drops.
D: It is necessary to remove contact lenses before administering

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