Final exam Flashcards
what is glaucoma
optic nerve damage, increases intraocular pressure
what is open angle glaucoma
CHRONIC, progressive, insufficient drainage
what drug is used for open angle glaucomas
timolol (beta blocker), brimondine, cholingergic agonists
what are the adverse effects of timolol (beta blocker)
bradycardia, hypotension, contraindication with asthma (bronchospasm)
what does a cholinergic agonist do
constricts pupil and opens up drains
is a cholingeric agonist 1st or 2nd line with open angle
second
what is angle closure glaucoma
SUDDEN, PAINFUL, displacement of iris (no draining)
what can happen with angle closure glaucoma
blindness in 1-2 days if untreated
how do you treat angle closure glaucoma
surgery or drugs (mannitol, latanoprost)
what does latanoprost do
increases outflow of aqueous humor
what is an adverse effect of latanoprost (prostaglandin)
can turn iris brown
which alpha2-adrenegic agonist is for short-term therapy
apraclondine: doesn’t cross BBB
what is pilocarpine
cholinergic agonist, causes mitosis, emergency treatment for angle closure
adverse effects of pilocarpine
retinal detachment
what does dorzolaminde do
topical, decreases production, TERATOGENIC, ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE
what is age related macular degeneration
painless, progressive, ELDERLY, blurs central vision
how to manage age related macular degeneration
antioxidants + zinc, multiple vitamins
what is restates
suppresses immune response
what is fluorescein
glows to see if there is something in pt eye
what is acute Otis media
middle ear infection
how do you treat Otis media
amoxicillin or high dose amoxicillin clarulanate (antibiotic resistant)
why do we not treat minor ear infections in children
it increases antibiotic resistance and they will go away on their own
how can breastfeeding help Otis media
suckling makes the fluid go out and the antibodies
what is Otis externa
outer ear/swimmers ear
how do you prevent Otis externa
dry ears good, no qtips, use washcloths, don’t remove ear wax, no ear plugs
what is the function of the skin
regulates temp, protects, absorbs, synthesizes vitamin d, first line of defense