Drugs
This is the go-to medication, or first line of therapy for bacterial sinusitis pg 608
Amoxicillin
This ophthalmic medication must be stored in the fridge pg 603
Xalatan (latanoprost)
This is term for ringing or buzzing in the ears pg 606
Tinnitus
These conditions can affect the quality of hearing pg 604
Infections, swimmer's ear, earwax or cerumen buildup, damage to the eardrum, and congenital defects
These are the functions/responsibilities of the ear pg 603
Hearing, balance, and maintaining equilibrium
This combination Penicillin medication is commonly used for treating Otitis Media pg 606
Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate)
This is the usual adult dosing or frequency for Timoptic-XE pg 602
Instill 1 drop into effected eye/s once daily
This term means - Dilation of the pupil pg 593
Mydriasis
These are the goals of antibiotic treatment for strep throat pg 609
Reducing the Duration and severity of symptom
Reducing the Incidence of complications
Reducing the Transmission of the bacteria to close contacts
What are the four layers of the eyelids? pg 592
The outer skin, muscles, connective tissue, and conjunctiva
T/F - An Ophthalmologist is the only one that prescribe medications pg 592
False an Optician is the only one that cannot prescribe medications
This auxiliary label is required on all antibiotics used to treat strep throat pg 610
Take until gone
GERD is the abbreviation for this heartburn condition pg 610
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
PPI is the abbreviation for this agent that inhibits gastric acid secretion pg 610
Proton Pump Inhibitor
This is the colored part of the eye - vocab
Iris
T/F - Otic Products can be used in both the eyes and in the ears. pg 606
False. Ophthalmic products can be used in both the eyes and the ears. Otic products are not sterile and cannot be used in the eyes.
This is a possible side effect of all ophthalmic medications. pg 594 - 600 look at the side effects for all drug boxes
Eye irritation
This is the circular opening in the iris that allows light to enter - vocab
Pupil
These are the classifications of medications that treat glaucoma pg 601
Beta-Blockers, Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors, Miotics, Prostaglandins, and Adrenergics
A patient with this condition would use Xalatan pg 603
Open-angle glaucoma
These are important auxiliary labels or general considerations for ophthalmic medications pg 593
Maintaining sterility, do not use with contacts in place
Which agent limits the growth of bacteria and helps the body's immune system fight off the bacteria? pg 604
bacteriostatic agent
Which part of the eye detects color? pg 593
What are the NSAID's used for treating the eyes? pg 594
ketorolac, flurbiprofen, diclofenac
These drug classifications are associated with having a side effect of ototoxicity. pg 606
Aminoglycosides, Macrolides, Analgesics, Loop diuretics, etc