HEENT MDT Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment Corneal Abrasion
A
-Cyclopentolate 1%
-Drops burn 10-15 sec
-Pupil will dilate and lose lose ability to focus at near
NOT due to contact lense
-Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment
-Optional EyePatch
Contact lens wear:
- moxifloxacin
-NO patch
2
Q
Topical anesthetic before eye staining/ removal of ocular foreign body?
A
PROPARACAINE 0.5%
remove foreign object with wet cotton tip applicator or hypodermic needle
3
Q
Hyphema Essentials of diagnosis
A
Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye
Mostly due to recent trauma
spontaneous associated with sickle cell disease.
4
Q
Avoid what drug if hyphema on sickle cell pt
A
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor/ (Diamox) Acetazolamide
