NCLEX-RN

Category - Pharmacological

A client with glaucoma has been prescribed Timolol (Timoptic) Which concomitant condition should concern the nurse?
  1. Erectile dysfunction
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Mild coronary artery disease
  4. Osteoarthritis
Explanation
Answer: B - Timolol is a beta-adrenergic blocker prescribed to reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor. Timolol lowers the heart rate; therefore, a history of bradycardia is contraindicated.
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