tbl 2 Flashcards
treatments for dry eye
artificial tears, non-medicated ointments/gels
treatments for allergic conjunctivitis
artificial tears, ocular decongestants, combo, mast cell stabilizer
treatments for viral conjunctivitis
artificial tears, ocular decongestants
treatment for corneal edema
topical hyperosmotic, NaCl, Muro 128
alpha1/alpha2 ocular decongestants
phenylephrine, naphazoline, oxymetazoline, tetrahydrozoline
ocular decongestants can possibly precipitate
angle-closure glaucoma
when to stop using ocular decongestants
3 days
ophthalmic antihistamines
pheniramine and antazoline in combo w/ decongestant (naphazoline), oloptadine by itself
oloptadine is contraindicated in
angle-closure glaucoma
dual action agent: H1 receptor blocker and mast cell stabilizer
ketotifen
treatment for impacted cerumen
carbamide peroxide 6.5% in anhydrous glycerin
treatment for water-clogged ear
95% isopropyl alcohol in 5% anhydrous glycerin
treatments for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS)
oral debriders and wound cleansers, topical oral anesthetics
what is RAS
canker sores
what is herpes simplex labialis (HSL)
cold sores