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Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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Parasympathetic neurotransmitter

A

Acetylcholine

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2
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Sympathetic neurotransmitter

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Noradrenaline

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3
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Full Agonists

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Drugs that bind and fully activate the receptor

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4
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Partial Agonists

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Drugs that bind to the receptor but not as effective as full agonist

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5
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Antagonists

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Drugs that bind to the receptor but does not activate, these prevent neurotransmitters from activating.

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6
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Legal classifications: P

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Pharmacy only

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7
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Legal classifications: POM

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Prescription only medication

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Legal classifications: GSL

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General sale

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9
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Legal classifications: CD

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Controlled drugs

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10
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What does MHRA stand for

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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

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11
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What can a DO prescribe?

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Chloramphenicol for bacterial conjunctivitis only

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12
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Chloramphenicol features: (3 points)

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  • Anti-infective agent – stops bacteria multiplying
  • Applied topically
  • Not effective against other microorganisms
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13
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Chloramphenicol alternative

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Fusidic acid - provided by Optoms only

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14
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How to reduce side effects

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Compression at medial canthus for 2-3 minutes after installation

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15
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Action of Sphincter when constricted

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Constricted pupil

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16
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Action of Dilator when constricted

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Dilated pupil

17
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Parasympathetic or Sympathetic: Sphincter

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Parasympathetic

18
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Parasympathetic or Sympathetic: Dilator

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Sympathetic

19
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Parasympathetic or Sympathetic: Tropicamide

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Parasympathetic

20
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Parasympathetic or Sympathetic: Phenylephrine

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Sympathetic

21
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Two mydriasis drugs

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Phenylephrine and Tropicamide

22
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Phenylephrine: Dose

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2.5% or 10%

23
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Phenylephrine: Class

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Phenylephrine: Duration

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Phenylephrine: Side effect
Cardiovascular affects
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Phenylephrine: Action
Stimulates dilator to cause mydriasis
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Tropicamide: Dose
0.5% or 1%
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Tropicamide: Class
POM
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Tropicamide: Action
Paralyses sphincter so only dilator active to cause mydriasis
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Tropicamide: Duration
8-9 hours
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Test to be done before installation
IOPs
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Cyclopentolate: Dose
1% or 0.5% for under 3 months old
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Cyclopentolate: Action
Reduces accommodation - 1.00D remains
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Cyclopentolate: Class
POM
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Cyclopentolate: Duration
7-8 hours
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4 side effects of Cyclopentolate
* Photophobia * Blurred vision * Raised IOPs * Local allergic reactions
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How Cycloplegic drugs work:
paralyse the ciliary body by blocking acetylcholine stopping the ability to accommodate
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Parasympathetic or Sympathetic: Cycloplegic drugs
Parasympathetic

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