ATI RN
ATI Nurs 2000 Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The patient with glaucoma is usually started on the lowest dose of medication. Which of the following is the preferred initial ophthalmic medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The preferred initial ophthalmic medication for glaucoma is Prostaglandins (
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B) because they are effective at reducing intraocular pressure with once-daily dosing, have few systemic side effects, and are well tolerated. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (
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A) may cause systemic side effects. Alpha-agonists (
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C) may lead to local side effects like ocular irritation. Beta-blockers (
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D) can cause systemic side effects like bradycardia.
Therefore, Prostaglandins are the preferred initial choice for glaucoma treatment due to their efficacy, tolerability, and dosing convenience.
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