Ears and eyes medications Flashcards
1
Q
What is fluroescein for?
A
- Check tear film, corneal epithelium and corneal integrity
- Can diagnose eye ulcers, scratches to the cornea
- Obvious under UV light
2
Q
What types of drugs are mydratic agents?
A
- Sympathomimetics
- Parasympatholytic
3
Q
What types of drugs are miotic agents?
A
- Parasympathomimetic
- Anticholinesterase inhibitor
4
Q
Other types of eye medications…
A
- Glucocorticoids
- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- Prostaglandins
- Beta blocking adrenergic
5
Q
Types of ear medications…
A
- Diethanolamine fusidate and prednisolone – antibiotics and steroids
- Miconazole nitrate, polymyxin B and prednisolone – antifungal and steroids
- Clotrimazole, dexamethasone, marbofloxacin – antibiotic, antifungal and steroids