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Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - AANPCP Adult Nurse Practioner Practice Test

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A patient scheduled for cataract surgery is administered with cyclopentolate hydrochloride (Cyclogyl) eye drops. This medication is used to:

Constrict the pupil and contract the ciliary muscles
Corneal anesthesia
Add moisture to the eyes
Dilate the pupil and relax the ciliary muscles

Explanation

Answer - D - Mydriatics, such as cyclopentolate, are used to dilate the pupil and relax the ciliary muscles. Topical anesthetics result in corneal anesthesia. Eye lubricants add moisture to the eyes. Miotics constrict the pupil and contract the ciliary muscles.

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