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Average Score: 62%
Full-length
An elderly client with glaucoma has been prescribed Timoptic (timolol) eyedrops. Timoptic should be used with caution in clients with a history of:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Timolol, a beta-blocker, can exacerbate respiratory conditions like emphysema by causing bronchoconstriction. It is less problematic in diabetes, ulcers, or pancreatitis.