Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 uses for ear drops
A
Anti-inflammatory
Antibiotics
Wax solvents
Used to drown insects
2
Q
Name some side effects of ear drops
A
Dizziness if drops aren’t close to body temp
Local sensitivity
Theoretical risk of ototoxicity with aminoglycosides
3
Q
Which part of the ear is stimulated by temperature
A
Lateral semicircular canal
4
Q
Method for applying eardrops
A
Easiest lying down
Straighten ear canal by pulling pinna backwards and apply
Press tragus repeatedly to encourage passage down the canal
