Opthalamic Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Opthalamic meds are usually:
A
Mild preparations of 1% or less
2
Q
T/F Ophthalamic meds can be labelled for eye or ear.
A
True
3
Q
T/F Med should be placed directly on cornea.
A
False
4
Q
We should position the client:
A
Lying supine, or tilt head back while sitting.
5
Q
We should clean the eye from:
A
Inner canthus to outer
6
Q
For liquids we should:
A
Pull down lower lid creating a pouch
7
Q
The pouch can hold ___ drops.
A
1-2
8
Q
In liquids we stabilize the hand:
A
Heel on forehead or bridge of nose
9
Q
In ointments we stabilize the hand:
A
On cheekbone
10
Q
We should squeeze out a _______ of med and run it along __________.
A
Ribbon - Inside Edge
11
Q
In ointments we have to be careful not to:
A
Touch eye with the container.
12
Q
After administering:
A
Keep patient seated until vision clears.
