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Chapter 18 Flashcards

1
Q

Anti-infectives treat what?

A

superficial infections of the eye

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Anti-Inflammatory Agents treat what?

A

relieve inflammation of the eye/ conjunctiva in allergic reactions, burns, irritation from foreign substances/ postoperatively

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3
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Antiglaucoma Agents treat what?

A

lower intraocular pressure

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4
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Mydriatics treat what?

A

open-angle glaucoma

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5
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Local Anesthetics treat what?

A

removal of foreign bodies or painful injury

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6
Q

Cosopt is used for what?

A

glaucoma

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7
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Acular is used for what?

A

allergic reaction of eyes

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8
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tetracaine is used for what?

A

eye injury pain

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9
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atropine is used for what?

A

to dilate the pupils

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10
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prednisolone is used for what?

A

postoperative inflammation

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11
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pilocarpine is used for what?

A

to dilate pupils

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12
Q

Timoptic is used for what?

A

glaucoma

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13
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Diamox Sequels is used for what?

A

glaucoma

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14
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Travatan Z is used for what?

A

glaucoma

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15
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phenylephrine is used for what?

A

to dilate pupils

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16
Q

The purpose of an ophthalmic decongestant medication is:

A

to block histamine receptors

17
Q

What is the best form of ophthalmic medication for adults?

A

drops

18
Q

When administering more than one ophthalmic medication at a time, the minimum amount of time desired between the medication is:

A

5 minutes

19
Q

Which category of drug may exacerbate glaucoma?

A

Anticholinergic

20
Q

Which medication is used at the end of an eye exam to constrict the pupil?

A

Pilocarpine

21
Q

Which medication would be the best choice for a patient who requires an antibiotic and steroid otic preparation?

A

Ciprodex

22
Q

Patients who have earwax buildup should be instructed to:

A

use Debrox OTC

23
Q

You can use otic drops in the eyes but you cannot use ophthalmic drops in the ear:

A

false

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