Worksheet Questions Flashcards
drugs that dilate the pupil
mydriatic
drugs that paralyze the ciliary body
cycloplegic
drugs that constrict the pupil
miotic
what does intraocular pressure describe
pressure of the fluid in the eye
List four antibacterials commonly used in otic preparations.
Gentamicin
Chloramphenicol
Neomycin
Enrofloxacin
eight antibacterials commonly used in ophthalmic preparations
Ciprofloxacin
Tobramycin
Neomycin
Oxytetracycline
Gentamicin
Polymyxin-B
Chloramphenicol
Bacitracin
three steroids that can be in otic solutions
Dexamethasone
Mometazone
Triamcinolone
three antifungals that can be in otic solutions
Clotrimazole
Miconazole
Nystatin
star and arrow
anterior chamber
canal of schlemm
what kind of fluid is in the anterior chamber
aqueous humor
Which drug is contraindicated for use in patients with glaucoma or KCS?
atropine
what kind of drug is proparacaine and what is it used for
Topical anesthetic -
commonly used for foreign body removal
exam of third eyelid
testing with tonometer
What is the scientific name for vinegar?
Acetic Acid
what kind of topical products is vinegar (acetic acid) used in
MalAcetic products
Why are MalAcetic products (vinegar based) popular
they work well and aren’t high priced
they are often effective against pseudomonas
what is mupirocin commonly used for
it is the active ingredient in many topical antibiotics
What is the active ingredient in dandruff shampoos like Head & Shoulders and Selsun Blue?
Selenium Sulfide
stops or relieves itching
antipruritic