Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 212
A client went to a health care facility to ask for instructions regarding how to administer ophthalmic medications. The nurse correctly instructs the client to?
A. Gently allow the tip of the optic bottle to touch with the conjunctival sac.
B. Apply gentle pressure with a clean tissue to the nasolacrimal duct for 30 seconds after the administration.
C. Blink quickly to stimulate tearing after the administration.
D. Blow the nose to stimulate faster absorption.
Correct Answer: B. Apply gentle pressure with a clean tissue to the nasolacrimal duct for 30 seconds after the administration.
Occluding the nasolacrimal duct with a tissue over the inner canthus for 30-60 seconds will minimize the systemic absorption of the medication.
Option A: Allowing the tip to be touched with the conjunctival sac will contaminate the medication.
Option C: Blinking quickly will prevent the maximum absorption of the medication.
Option D: Blowing the nose is not related to the administration of the optic drops.