Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A patient with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse about the duration of use for the prescribed eye drops. What is the nurseÔÇÖs accurate response?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Open-angle glaucoma requires lifelong eye drops to maintain normal intraocular pressure (D). They donÔÇÖt control pain/swelling (A) or restore angles (B). Pressure reduction (C) is ongoing, not temporary.