Alcaine

Question 1

Alcaine:class

Answer 1

topical anesthetic

Question 2

Alcaine:route

Answer 2

eye drops

Question 3

Alcaine:adult and pedi dose

Answer 3

1-2 drops in the affected eye or eyes, if indicated, repeat every 5 min

Question 4

Alcaine:drug actions

Answer 4

blocks nerve impulses

Question 5

Alcaine:indications

Answer 5

burns to the eyes;corneal abrasions;patient comfort due to pepper spray or mace prior to irrigation

Question 6

Alcaine:precautions

Answer 6

caution patient not to rub eyes

Question 7

Alcaine:side effects

Answer 7

initial burning or stinging

Question 8

Alcaine:contraindications

Answer 8

trauma/lacerations to the eyes;foreign bodies in the eyes;allergies to the ‘caine’ drugs