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1) The medication is artificial tears/ocular lubricant drops used 4 times a day to treat dry eyes associated with macular degeneration by keeping the eyes moist.
2) No significant drug interactions, side effects may include photophobia, lid edema, and temporarily blurred vision.
3) The nurse should assess for signs of eye infection prior to administration and evaluate for relief of dry eyes after administration.
1) The medication is artificial tears/ocular lubricant drops used 4 times a day to treat dry eyes associated with macular degeneration by keeping the eyes moist.
2) No significant drug interactions, side effects may include photophobia, lid edema, and temporarily blurred vision.
3) The nurse should assess for signs of eye infection prior to administration and evaluate for relief of dry eyes after administration.
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1) The medication is artificial tears/ocular lubricant drops used 4 times a day to treat dry eyes associated with macular degeneration by keeping the eyes moist.
2) No significant drug interactions, side effects may include photophobia, lid edema, and temporarily blurred vision.
3) The nurse should assess for signs of eye infection prior to administration and evaluate for relief of dry eyes after administration.
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Generic Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency
Name Artificial N/A Tears/Ocular 1 gtt Each QID Rewetting Lubricant eye drops Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or Unknown unknown unknown solutions: N/A
Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
Why Med ordered: Contraindications/warnings/interactions: Hypersensitivity, eye discomfort. Dry eyes associated with Macular Degeneration. Common side effects: Mechanism of action and indications: Photophobia, lid edema, temporarily blurred vision, eye Keep the eyes moist with isotonic solution and wetting discomfort. agents in the management of dry eyes due to lack of tears. Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or Lab value alterations caused by medicine: herbal medicines (ask patient specifically): None noted. None noted Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication: Wash hands before administration. Avoid touching cap or tip of container to eyes, fingers, or any surface. Lie down or tilt head back and look at ceiling. Keep eyes closed 1-2 minutes. Roll eyeballs around in all directions with eyes closed.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving med? Assess for signs of eye infection; Hypersensitivity, signs of infection. Relief of dry eyes. (erythema, swelling, pain).