Pharm: 2nd half key terms Flashcards
Conjunctivitis
inflammation of the conjunctiva
Closed-Angle Glaucoma
a shallow anterior chamber and a narrow angle compromising filtration of aqueous humor
Cycloplegia
Paralysis of the ciliary muscle
Keratitis
inflammation of the cornea
Mydriasis
Dilation of the pupil
Open-Angle Glaucoma
angle of anterior chamber remains open, but filtration of aqueous humor is reduced
Uvea
vascular layer of the eye that comprises the iris, ciliary body, and choroid
Uveitis
Inflammation of the uvea
What is KCS
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
Antibacterial
Agent that inhibits bacterial growth, impedes replication, or kills bacteria
Antibiotic
An agent produced by microorganism or semisynthetically that has the ability to inhibit the growth of or kill microorganisms
Antimicrobial
An agent that kills microorganisms or suppresses their multiplication or growth
Bacteria
Single celled microorganisms
Bactericidal
Kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic
inhibits growth and reproduction of bacteria
Beta-Lactamase
Enzymes that reduce the effectiveness of certain anitbiotics
Dermatophytosis
A fungal skin infection
Detergent
To make free of pathogens or make them inactive
Fungicidal
kills fungi
Fungistatic
inhibits growth of fungi
In Vitro
within an artificial environment
In Vivo
Within the living body
Iodophor
An iodine compound with a longer activity period
Microorganisms
Organism that is microscopic
Sporicidal
kills spores
Anthelmintic
kills worms
Bots
Larvae of several fly species
Cestode
tapeworm
Helminths
worm parasite