Eyes Flashcards
1
Q
Nervous components of vision
A
Orbit
, ocular adnexa
, eye,
visual pathway
2
Q
Intraocular pressure (IOP)
A
10-21 mm Hg
3
Q
Visual pathway
A
- Light passes through cornea
- Aqueous humor
- Lens
- Vitreous humor
- Retina
- Optic nerve
- Optic chiasm
- Occipital cortex
4
Q
Miosis
A
Pupillary constriction
5
Q
Mydriasis
A
Pupillary dilation
6
Q
Latanoprost nursing implications
A
Check cornea for abrasions, do not use if cornea not intact
Affected eye only
7
Q
Brimonidine tartrate nursing implications
A
Avoid MAOI (raised BP)
Dark glasses outside because pupils remain dilated
Do not put contacts back until 15 min after use
8
Q
Timolol nursing implications
A
Constricts narrow airways (caution COPD)
Causes hypoglycemia (caution DM)
Check pulse &call MD if <60 consistently (oral beta blocker use)
When admin, occlude puncta
9
Q
Dorzolamide nursing implications
A
Check for sulfonamides allergy, shake med before giving, do not use in contact lens
