PT150
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)
What is the usual adult dosing directions for Timoptic-XE - pg 602
Instill 1 drop into effected eye/s once daily?
Which term means Dilation of the pupil - pg 593
Mydriasis
These are the goals of antibiotic treatment for strep throat - pg 609
Reducing the following:
- Duration and severity of symptoms
- Incidence of complications
- Transmission of the bacteria to close contacts
These are the four layers of the eyelids - pg 592
The outer skin, muscles, connective tissue, and conjunctiva
These are the medications used to remove earwax - pg 606
Ceruminex and Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
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
T/F GERD medications are available by prescription only - pg 610
False -There are OTC formulations in lower or more regulated dosing
How can an Acute Bacterial Sinusitis infection develop - pg 607
It primarily develops as a secondary infection after an upper respiratory viral infection
This is a possible side effect of all ophthalmic medications - check the drug boxes
Eye irritation
This is the circular opening in the iris that allows light to enter
What is the 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
This is the colored part of the eye - vocab
Iris
Which medications can cause the patient to experience an adverse effect of ototoxicity - pg 606
All the medications listed in the table
List the sensory organs
eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin
What is the difference between a bactericidal agent and a bacteriostatic agent? pg 604
Bactericidal agents kill the bacteria - Bacteriostatic agents limit or inhibit the growth
T/F - Ear products can be used in the eyes, and vice versa - pg 606
False - the eye is considered sterile and only sterile products can be put into the eye. Ear products are not made in a sterile environment and cannot be used for the eye. However, eye products can be used for the ears.