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Ophthalmic/Otic Drugs Flashcards

1
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What is the most common method of treatment involving the eyes?

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topical medications

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2
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What does Fluorescein Sodium not stain?

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does not stain normal corneal epithelium

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3
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When should a Schirmer Tear Test be done?

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prior to putting anything else in the eye

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4
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What is Tetracaine HCl used for?

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topical anesthesia

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5
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What are Parasympathomimetics/Miotics?

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cause miosis (small pupil) and decrease intraocular pressure

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6
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What drugs are Parasympathomimetics/Miotics?

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Pilocarpine HCl, Demecarium Bromide

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7
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What is Pilocarpine HCl used for?

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glaucoma treatment, treatment of neurologic KCS (not responsive to cyclosporine or tacrolimus)

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What is Demecarium Bromide used for?

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reduces IOP for up to 48 hours in dogs, used to treat “good eye” when glaucoma is diagnosed in other eye

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9
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Which Parasympathomimetics/Miotics should not be used in pregnant animals?

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Demecarium Bromide

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10
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What drug is a Sympathomimetic?

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Epinephrine

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11
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What is Epinephrine used for?

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to prevent bleeding after intraocular surgeries

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12
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What are Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists?

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used to reduce intraocular pressure

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13
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What drug is a Beta-Adrenergic Antagonist?

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Timolol

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14
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What is Timolol used for?

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reduces IOP, prevents development of glaucoma in “good eye” when glaucoma is diagnosed in other eye

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15
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What is drug is a Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor?

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Dorzolamide HCl

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16
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What is Dorzolamide HCl used for?

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treat glaucoma with no affect on pupil size, protects “good eye”

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17
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What are some side effects of Dorzolamide HCl?

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stinging sensation

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18
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Which drug is a Prostaglandin?

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Latanoprost

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19
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What is Latanoprost used for?

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reduce IOP

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20
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Prostaglandins are more effective with ___________.

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

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21
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Which drugs are Mydriatic Cycloplegic Vasoconstrictors?

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Phenylephrine HCl, Atropine Sulfate, Tropicamide

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22
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What is Phenylephrine HCl used for?

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induced mydriasis prior to cataract surgery

23
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What is Atropine Sulfate used for?

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control pain caused by corneal and/or uveal diseases including corneal ulcerations, dilation of pupils up to 120 hours is dogs

24
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What are some side effects of Atropine Sulfate?

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hypersalivation in cats, repeated doses in horses can cause colic

25
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What is Tropicamide used for?

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primarily for funduscopic examination

26
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What are some side effects of Tropicamide?

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less pain control than atropine

27
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What drugs are used to treat Glaucoma?

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Mannitol, Timolol, Dichlorphenamide, Latanoprost drops, Pilocarpine (M.T.D.L.P)

28
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What drugs are Anti-inflammatory/Analgesic Ophthalmic Agents?

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Cromolyn Sodium, Olopatadine HCl

29
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What is Cromolyn Sodium HCl used for?

A

treatment of allergic conjunctivitis, may help with seasonal allergies

30
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What is Olopatadine HCl used for?

A

treat allergies of the eyes

31
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What are some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents?

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Diclofenac Sodium, Flurbiprofen Sodium, Ketorolac tromethamine

32
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What are some side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents?

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slow healing time

33
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What are steroidal anti-inflammatory agents used for?

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anterior uveitis

34
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What are some side effects of steroidal anti-inflammatory agents?

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do NOT use in cats with history of current herpesvirus infection, NEVER use in animals with corneal ulceration or abrasion

35
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What are some forms of antimicrobial ophthalmic therapy?

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Amikacin Sulfate, Oxytetracycline (Terramycin), Neomycin Sulfate (NeoPolyBac), Gentamicin Sulfate, Tobramycin Sulfate, Erythromycin, Ocular fluoroquinolones

36
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What is Neomycin Sulfate used for?

A

corneal infections

37
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What are some miscellaneous ocular antibiotics?

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Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B, Sulfacetamide

38
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What are some side effects of Sulfacetamide?

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damage to lacrimal acinar cells (causing dry eye)

39
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What are some ocular antifungals?

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Itraconazole, Miconazole, Natamycin

40
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What are some ocular antivirals?

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Trifluridine, Idoxuridine, Interferon Alpha, Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, Famciclovir, Ganciclovir, Cidofovir, Penciclovir

41
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What drugs are used to treat feline herpesvirus?

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ocular antivirals

42
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What are some forms of anti-collagenase agents?

A

serum

43
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What drugs are used to treat KCS?

A

Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus

44
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What are Cerumenolytic agents used for?

A

emulsify cerumen and purulent exudate

45
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What do Cerumenolytic agents contain?

A

surfactant, detergent, and bubbling agents

46
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What are antiseptic agents used for?

A

commonly used with other agents to help treat ear infections

47
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When should chlorhexidine products not be used?

A

if patient has ruptured ear drum

48
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What are antibiotic potentiating agents?

A

EDTA - has antimicrobial properties

49
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When should antibiotic potentiating agents be used?

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15-30 minutes prior to a topical antibiotic

50
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What do otic corticosteroid preparations do?

A

reduces buildup of sebaceous and apocrine gland secretions

51
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What are otic antibacterials used to treat?

A

designed to treat Staphylococcus spp. and Pseudomonas spp.

52
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What are otic antifungals used for?

A

to treat Malassezia otitis

53
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What are some forms of otic antiparasitic preparations?

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Selamectin and fipronil

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