Indications
What is glaucoma?
What is the number one contraindication for isotretinoin?
Pregnancy
What is a side effect of Timolol?
burning or stinging of the eye
What should the nurse monitor when administering alpha2-adrenergic agonists medications?
blood pressure (assess for hypertension and hypotension); IOP
How long should you wait before putting contacts back in after eye drop application?
15 minutes
What are the general treatment goals for skin disorders?
to relieve symptoms
- dryness
-pruritus
- inflammation
- infection
eradicate or improve lesions, promote healing, repair skin integrity
Which eye medication should not be given with MAO inhibitors or within 14 days?
brimonidine
What is a serious side effect of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?
Steven Johnson Syndrome
What is the relationship between food administration and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?
administer with food to decrease GI upset
How many months/forms of birth control do you have to be on before taking isotretinoin?
1 month; 2 forms
What medication treats open angle glaucoma and works to reduce aqueous humor production?
timolol
What eye medication should not be used in patients with bradycardia, heart failure, or cardiogenic shock?
timolol
Which drug can cause hyperpigmentation of the iris and eyelids with long-term use?
bimatoprost
Where should bimatoprost be administered when treating for eyelash growth?
only in upper eyelid
How long should you wait before administering more than 1 ophthalmic medication?
10 minutes
What drug can be used for eyelash growth?
bimatoprost
Which drug class cannot be taken in a patient with Addison's disease?
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Which skin drug can cause behavioral changes?
isotretinoin
What medication requires shaking before administration?
timolol
Which direction do you pull your lower eyelid before administering eye drops?
down to make a pocket
How do colinergic drugs reduce intraocular pressure?
they increase the outflow of aqueous humor
What drug cannot be used in patients with severe anterior chamber inflammation?
pilocarpine
What medication has a rare but serious risk for retinal detachment?
pilocarpine
If a solution and gel of pilocarpine are prescribed together, what is the correct order for administration?
solution, wait 5 minutes, then gel
What herbal supplements should you avoid when taking timolol?
garlic, ginger, and goldenseal