02 Clinical care Flashcards
What is the most common negligence for malpractice
failure to diagnose
Schedule I definition
high abuse, no known medical use, lack of safety
Schedule II definition
high abuse, some medical use, high risk of dependency
Schedule III definition
lower abuse, medical use, moderate dependency risk
Schedule IV definition
limited abuse, high medical use, limited dependency risk
Schedule V definition
minor problems, may be available without Rx
What is an example of a Schedule I drug?
heroin
What is an example of a Schedule II drug?
hydrocodone
What is an example of a Schedule III drug?
valium
What is an example of a schedule IV drug?
codeine
What is an example of a Schedule V drug?
penicillin
Which drug schedules are ODs permitted to prescribe in California?
schedule III, IV and V, with the exception that we can Rx hydrocodone (schedule II)
Pregnancy Category A definition
no evidence of risk in women
Pregnancy Category B definiton
no evidence of risk in animals
Pregnancy Category C definition
evidence of toxicity in animal studies
Pregnancy Category D definition
risks may be about equal to the benefits of the drug
Pregnancy Category X definition
risks outweigh benefits of the drug
Anaphylaxis definition
a systemic hypersensitivity reaction with a substance to which the body has been previously sensitized
Off-Label definition
prescribing a drug for a non-FDA approved indication
What are the FDA requirements for drugs?
minimum 90% activity, greater than 18 month shelf life
What are the ocular routes of drug injection? (6)
subconjunctival, subtenon’s, retrobulbar, peribulbar, intracameral, intravitreal
Describe subconjunctival injections.
low dose, high local concentration, no compliance concerns; eg. treating a bacterial ulcer
Describe subtenon’s injections.
in sub-tenon’s space; often used to administer steroids for equatorial uveitis, CME, DME, or post cataract surgery
Describe retrobulbar injections.
into the muscle cone, high penetration risk, much less common today
Describe peribulbar injections.
safer but slower alternative to retrobulbar injection; anesthesia and akinesia
Describe intracameral injections.
into anterior chamber; can protect corneal endothelium and anterior chamber collapse during cataract surgery, or post-op lidocaine for comfort
Describe intravitreal injections.
into vitreous; treating endophthalmitis, retinitis, DME, AMD
Morgan Lens definition
extended irrigation system, like contact lens connected to an IV bag; eg. rinsing the eye with saline after a chemical burn
What types of ophthalmic drug formulations exist? (7)
gel, ointment, solid, solution, suspension, colloid, spray
What is the most common ophthalmic drug formulation?
solution
What type of drug formulation must be shaken?
suspension
Ointment definition
oil based; enhances retention time up to 6hrs when applied correctly
What are some examples of solid drug formulations?
contact lenses, collagen shields, filter strips, cotton pledgets, lacrisert, vitrasert, lucentis
How can sectoral dilation be achieved?
cotton pledgets or a schirmer strupsoaked with phenyl (pre-anesthetizing the eye reduces tear response for a better local effect)
What are the types of excipients/vehicles commonly used for ophthalmic drugs? (8)
emollient, demulcent, emulsifier, buffer, viscosity enhancers, osmoprotectant, stabilizers, tonicity stabilization
What is an example of an emollient?
mineral oil
Excipient definition
all elements of a preparation other than the active ingredient and preservative, ideally inert
What are examples of demulcent? (5)
HPMC, CMC, PEG, PG, glycerin