Eye Medication Flashcards

1
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What are water-soluble ocular medications used for

A

Penetrate the corneal stroma layer

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2
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What are mydriatic agents used for

A

To dilate the peoples. For examination of the posterior segment and fundus of the eye

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3
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What is atropine used for

A

To cause mydriasis and cycloplegia

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4
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What is Cyclopegia

A

Ciliary muscle relaxation which decreases pain when this muscle is in spasm

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5
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What does homatropin, tropicamide, mydriacyl and phenylephrine have in common.

A

They all dilate the eye but none of them produces cyclopegia as well as atropine.

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6
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Why are miotics used with glaucoma

A

Reduce intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueus humor.

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7
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What is pilocarpine used for

A

Used to treat the chronic open angle glaucoma by stimulating tear production and reducing intraocular pressure.

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8
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How do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors work

A

Reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing production of aqueous humor.

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9
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What are eye topical anesthetics used for

A

To facility removal of foreign body, to allow the use of instruments to measure intraocular pressure, to aid in the application of a hydrophilic contact lens

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10
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What is proparacaine hydrochloride used for

A

It is a topical Eye anesthetic

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11
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What are fluorescein drops used for

A

Most common used dye for the detection of corneal epithelial defect

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12
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How do you know if it is a patent lacrimal duct

A

Appearance of fluorescein stain at the nostrils

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13
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What are collagen shields used for

A

Used in treatment of superficial corneal ulcers. Last 12-72hr

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14
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In what case would you use acyclovir

A

In a cat with herpes.

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15
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What does lysine do

A

Lead to lack of viral connections with arginine which forces viruses to stop reproducing and sparing your cat from herpes.

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16
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What is autologous serum used for

A

Serum from blood used for ulcers.

17
Q

Why are nsaids used in the eye

A

Used for treatment of uveitis. Commonly used for post surgical inflammation following cataract surgery.

18
Q

Why are corticosteroids used in the eyes

A

To treat inflammatory conditions of the cornea, Iris, conjunctiva, sclera, anterior uvea

19
Q

What are some adverse side effects of corticosteroid use in eyes

A

Delayed healing, steroid dependency, corneal complications.

20
Q

When are ophthalmic products that contain corticosteroids contra indicated

A

In the treatment of deep corneal ulcers, fungal infections, viral infections

21
Q

What is kerato conjunctivitis Sica

A

Secretion of the lacrimal gland is reduced, resulting in corneal dryness.

22
Q

What is used for the management of Keratoconjunctivitis Sica

A

Cyclosporine

23
Q

What are lipid soluble ocular medications used for

A

To penetrate the corneal epithelium and endothelium layers