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Over The Counter Products Flashcards

1
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What is Over The Counter Products?

A

Products purchased without a medical prescription

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2
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What are Artificial Tears for?

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DRY EYES

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What are Histamines for?

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Allergies : Blocking Histamines

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What are Mast Cell Stabilizers for?

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Allergies : Stop Mast Cells from releasing Histamines

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What does Sympathomimetic Decongestants do?

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  • Constrict Blood Vessels
  • Improve Red Eyes
  • Minor Allergy Management
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6
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What are Hyperosmotic for?

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Reduce Corneal Swelling

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What are Diagnostic Dyes for?

A

Diagnose Eye Disease

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What is Antimicrobials for?

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Treat mild bacterial infection

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What are Ophthalmic Vitamins for?

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Slows progression of eye disease

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What does Contact Lens Solution do?

A

Clean, Disinfect, Rinse, Moisturize Contact Lenses

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What is the Tear Layer Anatomy

A

Lipid
Aqueous
Mucin

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12
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Causes of Dry Eye Disease

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  • Aging
  • Medications
  • Digital Devices
  • Contact Lenses
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
  • Blepharitis
  • Reduced Aqueous Production
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What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

A

Thickened Meibum
Poor Layer
Tear Evaporation

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14
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How do you treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

A

Hot Compress
Expression of Meibomian Glands
Omega 3 Supplements
Artificial Tears

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What is Blepharitis?

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Inflammation of the Eyelids

Staphyloccus Bacteria

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How do you treat Blepharitis?

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Hot Compresses
Lid Scrubs
Artificial Tears

17
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Define : Indication

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A drug refers to the use of that drug for treating a particular disease.
Ex. Artificial Tears is a treatment for Dry Eyes
(Refresh Tears)

18
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Define : Contraindication

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A condition or symptom that makes a treatment risky
Ex. Using two medications at once
Ex 2. Using sympathomimetic decongestants when you have glaucoma

19
Q

How To Recognize Non Rx Labels?

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  1. Active Ingredient
  2. Purpose
  3. Uses
  4. Warnings
  5. Direction
  6. Inactive Ingredient
  7. Other Information
  8. Contact for Questions
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Active Ingredient

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What medicinal ingredients the product contains and their strength or amount in the product

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Purpose

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What each ingredient does

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Uses

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What is the intended benefit for the product

23
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Warnings

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Important to read if you have an allergy, a medical condition or pregnant or breastfeeding. Instructions about side effects and when to get medical help may also be included.

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Directions

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How to use the product safely

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Other Information

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Lets you know when you need to read a package insert for more information. May also include how to properly store or dispose of a product

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Inactive Ingredients

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non medicinal ingredients

Systemic Ocular Pathology and Pharmacology (34 decks)

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