Question

A client with glaucoma is receiving a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Which statement made by the client will require the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider? A client with glaucoma is receiving a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Which statement made by the client will require the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider?I have asthma." "I use contact lenses." "I am allergic to sulfonamides.I have been taking phenelzine medication for three months."

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

It is important that the nurse be notified that the patient is allergic to sukfonamides. This situation is important since carbonic anhydrase inhibitors have a chemical structure of sulphonamide, which will lead if the patient is allergic to them and takes a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, to have a cross allergic reaction.