Ophthalmic And Otic Infections - Chapter 20 Flashcards
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Infections of The Eye
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- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Iritis
- Keratitis
- Stye
- Uveitis
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Blepharitis
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-A chronic disease of the eye which causes flaky scales on the eyelids and eyelashes
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Conjunctivitis
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- AKA pink eye
- Causes itching, burning and teary outflow
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Treatment of Conjunctivitis
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- Aminoglycosides
- Sulfonamides
- Quinolones
- Macrolides
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Iritis
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-Inflammation of the iris
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Treatment of Iritis
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- Corticosteroids
- Mydriatrics
- Sometimes antivirals
7
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Mydriatric Drug Examples
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- atropine
- cyclopentolate
- homatropine
- phenylephrine
- tropicamide
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Brand: Isopto Atropine
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Generic: atropine
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Brand: Cyclogyl, Cyclopentolate
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Generic: cyclopentolate
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Brand: Isopto Homatropine
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Generic: homotropine
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Brand: phenylephrine
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Generic: phenylephrine
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Brand: Mydriacyl
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Generic: tropicamide
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Keratitis
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-Infection of the cornea caused by bacteria or fungi
14
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Treatment of Keratitis
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- Antiinfectives
- Antifungals
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Stye
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-A small painful lump located on the eyelid margin
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Uveitus
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- Inflammation of the uvea causing scarring of the eye and blindness if untreated
- Caused by herpes, fungus, parasites, etc.
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Treatment of Uveitis
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- Corticosteroids
- Mydriatics
- Antiinfectives
- Antivirals
- Antifungals
