Question

The nurse provides education to a patient who is prescribed latanoprost (Xalatan) for the treatment

of glaucoma. Which patient statement indicates that the teaching was effective?

A. "I will take over-the-counter antihistamines for my allergies."
B. "It increases the outflow of aqueous humor, which decreases the pressure in my
eye."
C. "It reduces the production of aqueous humor, which decreases the pressure in my
eye."
D. "I will apply pressure to the corner of my eye for 10 sec to decrease systemic
absorption."

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. "It increases the outflow of aqueous humor, which decreases the pressure in my eye."

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is B. "It increases the outflow of aqueous humor, which decreases the pressure in my eye."

Latanoprost (Xalatan) is a medication commonly used to treat glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition characterized by increased pressure in the eye due to an accumulation of fluid called aqueous humor. The medication works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, which helps decrease the pressure in the eye and prevent further damage to the optic nerve.

Option A is incorrect because taking over-the-counter antihistamines for allergies does not relate to the action or effects of latanoprost. Option C is also incorrect because latanoprost does not directly reduce the production of aqueous humor but instead increases its outflow. Lastly, option D is incorrect because applying pressure to the corner of the eye does not affect systemic absorption of the medication.