Eyes & Ears Meds

Question 1

How to apply eyedrops and eye ointment?

Answer 1

Administer drops first then ointment 3-5 minutes later.

Question 2

What should you monitor when administering an ophthalmic Beta blocker?

Answer 2

BP and pulse

Question 3

Effects of atropine sulfate on infants

Answer 3

1. Cause abdominal distention
2. Record bowel movements while using this
3. Ascultate for bowel sounds

Question 4

Mydriasis

Answer 4

Dilation of the pupils

Question 5

Cycloplegia

Answer 5

Relaxation of the ciliary muscles

Question 6

Mydriatic medication cautions and contraindications

Answer 6

Contraindicated in patients with glaucoma, and with cardiac dysrhymias and cerebral atherosclerosis. Cautions with diabetics, parkinsons patients and prostatic hypertrophy.

Question 7

Symptoms of Atropine toxicity

Answer 7

1. Dry mouth
2. Blurred vision
3. Photophobia
4. Tachycardia
5. Fever
6. Retention/Constipation
7. Hallucinations and delirium

Question 8

Function of glaucoma medications

Answer 8

Reduce intraocular pressure by constricting the pupil and contracting the ciliary muscle thereby increasing blood flow to the retina and decreasing retinal damage and loss of vision.

Question 9

Function of mitotics

Answer 9

Cause pupillary constriction and decrease ocular pressure by increasing blood flow to the retina.

Question 10

Function of mydriatic and cycloplegia meds

Answer 10

Dilate the pupil and increase ocular pressure. Are contraindicated for glaucoma patients.

Question 11

What is used to treat Pilocarpine hydrochloride toxicity?

Answer 11

Atropine sulfate

Question 12

Atropine sulfate is what kind of a medication?

Answer 12

Mydriatic and cyclopedic. Contraindicated for glaucoma patients.