Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
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An elderly client with glaucoma is scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy. Which of the following pre-op medications should be questioned?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Atropine is contraindicated in glaucoma as it can increase intraocular pressure. Demerol , Tagamet , and Polycillin are generally safe in this context.