ATI RN
ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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The nurse is caring for a client with increased ocular pressure due to open-angle glaucoma. Which diuretic below is used specifically for open-angle glaucoma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: acetazolamide. Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases intraocular pressure by reducing aqueous humor production. It is specifically used in open-angle glaucoma to lower ocular pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide (
A) is a thiazide diuretic mainly used for hypertension. Furosemide (
B) is a loop diuretic used for edema and hypertension. Spironolactone (
D) is a potassium-sparing diuretic used for heart failure and hypertension. These diuretics are not indicated for open-angle glaucoma.
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