DX and TX - very simple Flashcards
Bacterial Conjuntctivis
topical floroquinolones
Viral Conjunctivitis
Decongestant / Antihistamine (Visine)
Corneal Abrasion
topical erythromycin
contact lens abrasion
topical floroquinolones (cipro)
Open-angle glaucoma
beta blocker eye drops ( do not give to pt with bradycardia, HF)
Allergic Rhinitis
- intranasal steroid sprays ( Nasocort, Flonase)
- Oral antihistaminies
- decongestants
Epistaxsis
can use Afrin ( topical nasal decongestant) short term
AOM
No prior antibiotics = amoxicillin high dose 1000mg TID
Prior antibiotics = Augmentin
AOM adjuncts
Nsaids, Oral decongestants, Nasal Saline spray, Afrin
Otitis Externa
Topical steroid and antibiotic combination = cortisporin
ABRS
1 . observe ( no antihistamines or decongestants
2. Aumentin 2. allergy to penicillin ( doxy)
bacterial meningitis
rifampin ( orange urine, not to pregnant people)
rocky mountain spotted fever
Doxy right away 7-10 days
Erythema Migrans
Doxy 14-21 days
Rosacea
- eliminate trigger
2. topical metronidazole