Diagnostic Tests
In both eye and ear disorders, this test should be performed when exudate is present.
What is a culture (and sensitivity)?
What is removal of the damaged lens (and implantation of new lens)?
This structural difference of the ear makes children more likely to develop ear infections than adults.
What is the eustachian tube is shorter and straighter?
Ophthalmic uses of this drug class include a reduction in the production of aqueous humor, with an example being timolol maleate.
What are beta-adrenergic agents?
Angiography using this type of dye may be used to diagnose the wet form of macular degeneration.
What is indocyanine green?
This dietary component can be restricted in the patient with Meniere Disease as prophylaxis of acute episodes.
What is sodium?
This loss of vision in children occurs when the child favors one eye over the other and is often referred to as a lazy eye.
What is amblyopia?
Correction: glasses, opaque contacts, eye patching
Alpha-adrenergic drugs often cause sensitivity to light and blurred vision following administration. Patients should be instructed to avoid these activities.
What is driving and operating heavy machinery?
This exam tests movement of the tympanic membrane to evaluate function of the middle ear.
What is tympanometry?
Following removal of a penetrating object from the eye, it is important to do this.
What is cover both eyes with patches to prevent ocular movement?
Interventions such as forced yawning, chewing gum, and sucking on a bottle/nursing can help prevent this problem that may occur during the descent of an airplane.
What is barotrauma?
This class of drugs are often used for their miotic effects, aiding in the outflow of aqueous humor in those patients with glaucoma.
What are cholinergic agents?
Examples: pilocarpine, carbachol, acetylcholine chloride
This diagnostic test takes images of the retina and determine retinal depth.
What is optical coherence tomography?
A main treatment of otosclerosis, following this procedure patients should be instructed to avoid activities that will increase pressure within the ear and potentially dislodge the prosthesis.
What is stapedectomy?
The tympanic membrane of the child with acute otitis media can be described as this.
What is reddened and bulging?
This group of drugs in contraindicated in patients with angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) due to their ability to dilate the pupils.
What are anticholinergics (mydriatics)?
Examples: atropine, diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine
Miotics = pupil constriction
This test used to diagnose unilateral hearing loss is contraindicated in patients with pacemakers.
What is an electronystagmogram?
This treatment for a detached retina involves filling the chamber of the eye with air and requires the patient to remain in a reclined position for up to 16 hours.
What is pneumatic retinopexy?
This eye disorder manifests as a red spot in the lower portion of the iris caused by blood pooling in the anterior chamber.
What is hyphema?
This ophthalmic antifungal agent can be used to treat candida aspergillus infections and causes patients to develop sensitivity to bright lights.
What is natamycin?