A client went to a health care facility with a complaint of difficulty opening the eyelid because of pain. The physician diagnosed the client with keratitis and is prescribed with an eye lubricant. Which of the following medicines should the nurse expect to administer?
A. hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Lacril).
B. pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine).
C. timolol maleate (Timoptic).
D. apraclonidine (Lopidine).
Correct Answer: A. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Lacril).
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Lacril) is an eye lubricant.
Option B: Pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine) is a miotic.
Option C: Timolol maleate (Timoptic) is a ?-adrenergic blocking eye medication.
Option D: Apraclonidine (Iopidine) is an ?-adrenergic agonist.