eye and ear meds

Question 1

3 layers of the globe

Answer 1

globe, choroid, and retina

Question 2

the surrounding structures of the eye

Answer 2

adnexa: orbit, eye muscles, eyelids, eyelashes, conjunctiva, and lacrimal apparatus

Question 3

common diseases of the eye

Answer 3

ulcerative keratitis, uveitis, glaucoma, KCS, conjunctiva

Question 4

things to consider for topical eye meds

Answer 4

absorbed into anterior chamber, can be ointment or solution, easy to administer

Question 5

topical anesthetics

Answer 5

proparacaine and tetracaine; used for eye exams, or to remove foreign materials

Question 6

test to determine corneal defects

Answer 6

fluorescein sodium

Question 7

miotics

Answer 7

constrict the pupil, treat glaucoma by increasing outflow of aqueous humor

Question 8

example of miotics

Answer 8

pilocarpine

Question 9

mydriatics and cycloplegics

Answer 9

dilate the pupil, paralyze ciliary muscles to reduce pain

Question 10

examples of mydriatics

Answer 10

atropine, phenylephrine, tropicamide

Question 11

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Answer 11

to treat glaucoma, interfere with production of carbonic acid that decreases aqueous humor production

Question 12

examples of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Answer 12

acetazolamide, dorzolamide, dichlorphenamide, methazolamide

Question 13

beta-adrenergic blockers

Answer 13

treat glaucoma, decrease production of aqueous humor

Question 14

examples of beta-adrenergic blockers

Answer 14

timolol and betazolol

Question 15

osmotic diuretics

Answer 15

decrease vitreous humor, mannitol and glycerin

Question 16

drugs to treat uveitis

Answer 16

flurbiprofen (treat underlying condition)

Question 17

treat KCS

Answer 17

artificial tears, antibiotic-steroids, cyclosporine

Question 18

treat ulcerative keratitis

Answer 18

flurbiprofen, antibiotics (ending in mycin), serum, cycloplegic

Question 19

other drugs to treat eye diseases

Answer 19

antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, corticosteroids, NSAIDS

Question 20

outer ear

Answer 20

pinna and external canal

Question 21

middle ear

Answer 21

tympanic membrane, ossicles, eustachian tube, oval window, round window

Question 22

inner ear

Answer 22

vestibule, cochlea, semicircular canals

Question 23

drugs to treat ear disease,

Answer 23

anti fungal, biotic, parasitic, corticosteroids, otic drying agents, cleansing agents, and dewaxing agents