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Frances is scheduled for an eye refraction test. Before the test, the nurse instilled Cyclogyl (cyclopentolate hydrochloride) that the physician ordered. The nurse informs Frances that this drug will primarily:

Dilate the pupils.
Increase the accommodation of the eye.
Constrict the pupils.
Decrease the production of tears.

Explanation

Answer: A - Cyclogyl is an ophthalmic solution used in eye refraction test and eye surgeries. This drug acts by dilating the pupils, lowering the accommodation of the eye, and relaxing the ciliary muscles of the iris. Cyclogyl is similar to atropine but has shorter duration. This drug is contraindicated in patients with closed-angle glaucoma.

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