Ear Drugs Flashcards
1
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cerumenolytics
A
Class: MOA: H2O2 softens impacted cerumen indication: impacted cerumen CI: tympanum perforation ADR:
2
Q
acetic acid solution
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Class: antibact/antifungal MOA: indication: superficial infections of ext auditory canal CI: perforated tympanic mem ADR: stinging, burning
3
Q
finafloxacin
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Class: AB (fluoroquinolone)
MOA: bacteristasis- inhib prot mem synthesis
indication: acute otitis externa (swimmers ear)
CI:
ADR: pruritus, nausea
4
Q
scopolamine
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Class: anticholinergic
MOA: competitive antag for muscarinic receptors
indication: dizziness (motion sick)
CI: closed-angle glaucoma, uropathy, GI dz (caution: peds, old, open-angle)
ADR: idiosyncratic psychosis, f-up while driving/operating heavy machine. anticholinergic toxidrome
5
Q
anticholinergic toxidrome
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hot as hades: fever fast as a hare: tachycardia dry as a bone: lack of diaphoresis red as a beet: flushed skin full as a tick: urinary retention blind as a bat: mydriasis
6
Q
dizziness antihistamines (names)
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Meclizine
Dimenhydrinate
Diphenhydramine
Promethazine
