opthalmic drugs Flashcards

1
Q

what do parasympatholytic agents do to iris

A

constrict

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2
Q

what do symphathomimetics do to iris?

A

dilate

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3
Q

examples of parasympatholytic agents (2)

A
  1. Tropicamide

2. cyclopentolate

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4
Q

do sympathomimetics affect accomodation?

A

no

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5
Q

example of sympathomimetic (1)

A

phenylephrine

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6
Q

does tx of viral conjunctivitis include antivirals?

A

no antivirals ineffective against adenovirus

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7
Q

risk assc’d with use of topical steroids in tx of HSV?

A
  1. can exacerbate herpes keratitis,
  2. elevate IOP,
  3. cause cataracts
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8
Q

which PG analogue is preservative free?

A

tafluprost

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9
Q

how do PG analogues fxn for glaucoma?

A

incr uveoscleral outflow

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10
Q

how are beta adrenergic blockers effective for glaucoma?

A

decr aqueous production

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11
Q

which people should not be tx’d with beta antags?

A

asthma

COPD

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12
Q

which drug incr aqueous outflow thru trabecular meshwork

A

cholinergic agonists

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13
Q

what is the safest glaucoma medicine for a pregnant woman

A

brimonidine (adrenergic agonist)

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14
Q

which drug can cause apnea in children

A

brimonidine

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15
Q

if you give systemic meds above recommended doses, are ocular SE likely to be reversible or irreversible?

A

reversible

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16
Q

if you give systemic meds at recommended doses, are ocular SE likely to be reversible or irreversible?

A

can be irreversible or reversible

17
Q

floppy iris syndrome

A

Alpha 1 blockers

18
Q

cornea, retina, ON

A

tamoxifen

19
Q

dose related optic neuropathy

A

ethambutol

20
Q

corticosteroids can lead to

A

cataracts, glaucoma

21
Q

irreversible maculopathy

A

Chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine

22
Q

insidious onset often bilateral nonarryhtmic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy that is irreversible; and corneal changes that are reversible

A

amiodarone

23
Q

acute angle closure glaucoma irreversible SE

A

topiramate

24
Q

HMG coa reductase inhibs reversible SE

A

myopathy, diplopia, ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, cataracts

25
Q

what drug can cause reversible blue color tinge

A

PDE5 inhibs

26
Q

which drugs can result in ocular SE above recommeded doses (3)

A
  1. digitalis
  2. diphenhydantoin
  3. thioridazine
27
Q

Corneal/lens opacities

A

chlorpromazine