Eyes, Ears and Skin

Question 0

Treat or prevent infection

SE: hypersensitivity. Skin, ophthalmic, & otic form available.

Answer 0

G neomycin,
  polymyxin, &
  bacitracin opth
B  Neosporin 
Class: Antibiotic (polypeptide)

Question 1

Antibiotic ophthalmic ointment; Used for superficial eye, eyelid, & conjunctival infections & prevention & tx of ophthalmia neonatorum
SE: local sensitivity.

Answer 1

G erythromycin
ointment
B

Class: Antibiotic (macrolide opth ointment)

Question 2

Increases tear production due to dry eye r/t chronic ocular inflammation; Sjogren syndrome. SE: Eye burning, redness, tearing, discharge, pain, itching, stinging, or visual blurring. Oral & parenteral forms of cycloSPORINE used to prevent rejection after organ transplant & in other conditions where immunosuppression is needed.

Answer 2

G cycloSPORINE emulsion 0.05%
B Restasis

Class: Immunosuppressant
Opth oint

Question 3

Cycloplegic (à paralysis of ciliary muscle); Used to dilate eyes to facilitate diagnosis & surgery of eye
SE: Stinging, blurred vision & dilated pupils, increased intraocular pressure. Contraindicated in glaucoma.

Answer 3

G atropine
B Isopto Atropine

Class: Mydriatic opth

Question 4

Decreases aqueous fluid formation; Tx open-angle glaucoma; increases outflow. SE: H/A, dry mouth & nose; altered taste

Answer 4

G brimonidine
B Alaphagan

Class: Miotic
(Alpha agonist)

Question 5

Decreases aqueous fluid formation; Used to â IOP in tx of glaucoma
SE: eye burning; bradycardia, bronchospasm if systemically absorbed.

Answer 5

G timolol
B Timoptic

Class: Miotic (Beta blocker)

Question 6

Increases aqueous outflow; Used to â IOP in tx of glaucoma
SE: á brown pigmentation of iris & eyelid. Refrigerate

Answer 6

G latanoprost
B Xalatan

Class: Miotic (prostaglandin)

Question 7

Otic use to tx otitis externa

SE: local sensitivity

Answer 7

G ciprofloxacin
w/dexamethasone
B Ciprodex

Class: Antibiotic (fluroquinolone) & corticosteroid combination.

Question 8

Treat or prevent infection
SE: hypersensitivity
Skin, ophthalmic, & otic form available

Answer 8

G neomycin,
  polymyxin, &
  bacitracin ophth
B  Neosporin 
Class: Antibiotic (polypeptide)

Question 9

Treat or prevent infection
SE: hypersensitivity
Skin, ophthalmic, & otic form available OTC.

Answer 9

G neomycin,
  polymyxin, &
  bacitracin ophth
B  Neosporin
Class: Antibiotic (polypeptide)  
Cream or oint.

Question 10

Topical use; Used in treatment of burns. SE: local sensitivity
Contraindicated with sulfa allergy.

Answer 10

G silver sulfADIAZINE
B Silvadene

Class: Antibiotic (Sulfa)
Cream topical

Question 11

Anti-infective ointment for topical use; may also be used in combination meds. SE: hypersensitivity OTC

Answer 11

G bacitracin
B

Class: Antibiotic (polypeptide)

Question 12

Topical use ; may also be used in combination meds. SE: can cause thinning of skin, purpura due to small vessel eruption w/long-term use. Cream, ointment or gel forms; low & intermediate potencies

Answer 12

G hydrocortisone 0.5-2.5%
B

Class: Anti-inflammatory (corticosteroid)
cream

Question 13

Helps â severity of S/S rather than curing; esp. for herpes/ varicella infections, zoster/ shingles
SE: rash; H/A; may be nephrotoxic esp. w/lg IV doses; poss. bone marrow suppression, anemia
Taken PO.

Answer 13

G acyclovir
B Zovirax

Class: Antiviral

Question 14

Herpes infections including zoster/ shingles. SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, kidney problems, mental/mood changes shaky/unsteady movement, trouble speaking. Rare life-threatening disorder more likely to occur with conditions related to a weakened immune system. Taken PO; not for use in immunocompromised pt due to á risk of hemolytic syndrome.

Answer 14

G valACYclovir
B Valtrex

Class: Antiviral

Question 15

Topical ointment; Uses include for tx of atopic dermatitis (eczema)
SE: Severe stinging, burning, itching, or soreness where the medicine is applied; swollen glands; redness or crusting around your hair follicles.

Answer 15

G tacrolimus
B Protopic

Class: Immunosuppressant & ant-inflammatory oint

Question 16

Tx of acne; pregnancy category x
SE: nose bleed, eye inflammation, optic neuritis; photosensitivity; muscle & joint pain, depression; teratogenic. Taken PO. Must do pregnancy tests before & during treatment.

Answer 16

G ISOtretinoin
B Accutane

Class: Retinoid (vitamin A derivative)