Pilocarpine HCL Flashcards
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Pilocarpine HCL Flashcards

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What is the classification of Pilocarpine HCL?

  • Direct-Acting Cholinergic (correct)
  • ACE inhibitor
  • Antiglaucoma (correct)
  • Beta-blocker
  • What therapeutic uses does Pilocarpine have?

    Decreases IOP in both open-angle and acute angle-closure glaucoma.

    Contraindications for Pilocarpine include ______.

    hypersensitivity, severe eye infection, detached retina, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

    What are common side effects of Pilocarpine?

    <p>Temporary irritation, burning, stinging, blurred vision, dry mouth, bradycardia, pulmonary wheezes, myopia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the adverse reactions associated with Pilocarpine?

    <p>Headache/brow ache, accommodative change, blurred vision, eye irritation, visual impairment, eye pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are known specific drug-lab-food interactions with Pilocarpine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nursing interventions are needed with Pilocarpine administration?

    <p>Close observations during the first dose, assess medical history, vital signs, visual acuity, pulmonary crackles and wheezes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clients should take the full course of ______ as prescribed.

    <p>medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should clients be instructed regarding the use of Pilocarpine with certain respiratory conditions?

    <p>Pilocarpine should not be taken if the client has COPD, asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should clients avoid while taking Pilocarpine?

    <p>Drugs with the potential to increase IOP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Drug Classification

    • Pilocarpine HCL is a direct-acting cholinergic, classified as an antiglaucoma agent.

    Therapeutic Uses

    • Effective in decreasing intraocular pressure (IOP) in both open-angle and acute angle-closure glaucoma.

    Contraindications

    • Should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity, severe eye infections, detached retina, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

    Common Side Effects

    • Possible temporary irritation, burning, and stinging sensations.
    • Other effects may include blurred vision, dry mouth, bradycardia, pulmonary wheezes, and myopia (nearsightedness).

    Adverse Reactions

    • Potential adverse effects include headaches or brow aches, accommodative changes, blurred vision, and eye irritation.
    • Patients may experience visual impairments (dim, dark, or "jumping" vision) and eye pain.

    Drug-Lab-Food Interactions

    • No known specific interactions with Pilocarpine, making it broadly compatible with other substances.

    Nursing Interventions and Considerations

    • Monitor patients closely during the first dose administration.
    • Obtain a comprehensive medical history, focusing on allergies and any herbal supplements.
    • Assess baseline vital signs, visual acuity, and listen for pulmonary crackles or wheezes.

    Client Education

    • Emphasize the importance of completing the prescribed medication course and not stopping suddenly without physician approval.
    • Advise against use in patients with COPD, asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis.
    • Inform clients to avoid other medications that could elevate IOP.

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    This quiz focuses on Pilocarpine HCL, a medication used to treat glaucoma. It covers critical aspects such as drug classification, therapeutic uses, contraindications, and common side effects. Perfect for students and professionals looking to enhance their understanding of this important eye medication.

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