Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1744 of 2368
A nurse is instilling pilocarpine eye drops for a client with glaucoma. Which action is correct?
- Leave soft contact lenses in place during instillation of the drops
- Rub the closed eyelid firmly for 2 minutes after instilling the drops
- Ask the client to blink rapidly for 2 minutes after instilling the drops
- Apply light finger pressure to the lacrimal sac for 2 minutes afterward
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Correct answer: Apply light finger pressure to the lacrimal sac for 2 minutes afterward
Light pressure on the lacrimal sac for 2 minutes limits systemic absorption. Contact lenses should be removed before administration.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Autonomic Nervous System: MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR AGONISTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026