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Question 1

pts getting opthalmic drugs should be asked about what?

Answer 1

allergy, eye surgery, if they have GLAUCOMA

Question 2

Opthalmic drugs are for

Answer 2

to diagnose, treat, prevent eye dz

Question 3

Opthalmic drugs commonly come in the form of (x) to medicate eye

Answer 3

eye drops and ointments

Question 4

2 types of eye fluids

Answer 4

aqueous humor and vitreous humor

Question 5

Aqueous humor is a

Answer 5

fluid that nourishes the front part of the eye, then drains out (and reasborbed into system) as new fluid is made. This constant flow keeps pressure inside the eye at healthy level. The aqueous is the thin, watery fluid that fills the space between thec

Question 6

Vitreous humor is

Answer 6

fluid that fills the posterior chamber of the eye ball helping to hold the shape.

Question 7

Fluid drainage is when

Answer 7

aqueous humor drains through tiny holes that make up the trabecular meshwork. The drainage angle is the space between the cornea and iris inside the anterior chamber.

Question 8

Types of opthalmic drugs

Answer 8

miotics, mydriatics, osmotic agents, anesthetics, antiinfectives, lubricants, decongestants, cycloplegics

Question 9

Steps to Eye drop administration

Answer 9

wash hands; remove exudate from eye; expose lower conjunctiva sac; put prescribed number of drops INTO CONJUNCTIVAL SAC (not eye ball); apply gentle pressure at inner canthus for 1 to 2 min to prevent systemic absorption; wait 5 min between each drop inst

Question 10

Opthalmic Rx pt teaching

Answer 10

teach name, purpose, and dosage of each med; ask for return demonstration; notify provider of OTC meds, supplements and herbs; notify MD of s/e; do NOT stop abruptly; take med same time each day; set an alarm for med admin; take meds during travel; discol

Question 11

Nsg Dxs

Answer 11

disturbed visual sensory perception; risk for injury; anxiety r/t loss of vision