Otic/Opthalmic Flashcards
1
Q
Otic - Ear
Action
A
Varied:
- Antibiotic
- Antibiotic and Steroid
- Miscellaneous
2
Q
Otic - Ear
Use
A
- relieve pain
- treat infection
- aid in cerumen removal
3
Q
Otic - Ear
Adverse Effects
A
None
*Prolonged use may result in superinfection :/
4
Q
Otic - Ear
Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
cerumen removal drugs should not be used if canal is draining, painful, irritated
Perforated TM
5
Q
Otic - Ear
Examples
A
Aluminum Acetate - Acetic Acid - Domeboro treats otitis externa
Carbamide Peroxide - Debrox helps with cerumen impaction
1% Hydrocortisone/3.3mg Neomycin Sulfate - Treats Otitis externa
Ciprofloxacin treats Otitis Externa
