Monday, June 19, 2017

In preparation for cataract surgery, the nurse is to administer cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) eye drops.. Dilate the pupil of the operative eye



In preparation for cataract surgery, the nurse is to administer cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) eye drops. The nurse administers the eye drops, knowing that the purpose of this medication is to:
a) Produce miosis of the operative eye.
b) Dilate the pupil of the operative eye.***
c) Provide lubrication to the operative eye.
d) Constrict the pupil of the operative eye.