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eye med that's biodegradable
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lacrisert
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what do you place lacrisert
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cul-de-sac
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after the lacrisert imbibes water what does it form
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gell like mass
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when does the gel like mass dissolve
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when the polymer dissolves
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the gel like mass lubricates the eye for how long
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14-18 hrs
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what's the lacrisert used for
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severe dry eye syndrome
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t/f
w/ lacrisert you have to place eyedrops frequently |
f
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two types of opthalmic meds
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biodegradable matrix
membrane controlled intravitreal implant |
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how is the membrane controlled intravitreal implant kept in place
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sutured w/in POSTERIOR segment of the eye
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name a membrane controlled intravitreal implant
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retisert
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retisert consists of a --- encased in a silicone elastomer cup containing a release orifice and a ---- alcohol membrane positioned between the tab and the orifice
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tablet
polyvinyl |
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what's retisert for?
is it biodegradable? hwo long will it last |
uveitis
not biodegradable for about 30 MONTHS |
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t/f
retisert is invasive |
true
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how is vitrasert different form retisert?
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is contains ganciclovir
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what vitrasert used for
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CMV in AIDS
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is vitrasert biodegradable
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no
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vitrasert has a steady release of -- to -- months
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5-8 MONTHS
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types of IUD's
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copper
hormonal |
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mirena is a --- controlled reservoir IUD
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membrane
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what order is mirena
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zero order
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this IUD has steady release for 5 yrs
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levonorgestrel (MIRENA)
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types of intravaginal
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swellable matrix
mucoadhesive gels membrane controlled reservoir |
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name a swellable matrix med
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cervidil
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cervidil is a ---- inserted w/in a ---- ---- system
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hydrogel
knitted retrieval |
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how does cervidil work
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absorbs water, then releases PGE2 for 2 hrs
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labor inducing med
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cervidil
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ex of mucoadhesive gels
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progesterone
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progesterone formulated into a polycarbohphil gel: ---- charges allows attachment to mucous of vag epithelium
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negative
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progesterone gels has steady drug release from ------- EMULSION
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oil/water
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what's progesterone gel used for
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local uterine action to aid embryo emplantation
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ex of membrane controlled reservoir
what order |
vaginal rings
zero order |
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these are flexible rings inserted vaginally and left in place for various time periods
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vaginal rings
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nuvaring a drug reservoir 2 estrogens is contained w/in a ---- ring
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polymer
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this estradiol ring is inserted into the upper 1/3 of vagina
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estring
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estring has intial (fast/slow) followed by ---- release for 3 monts
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fast
steady |
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femring is for ----
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menopause
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two peridontal meds
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atridox
actisite |
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atridox is a -- syringe system, where doxycyline in one syringe mixed w/ ---- soln in another syringe
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2
poly |
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t/f
atridox is solid prior to infecting |
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you inject it first then it becomes solid |
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where is atridox injected
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peridontal pocket
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t/f
atridox is biodegradable |
t
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what does atridox degrade to
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lactic acid
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atridox is CR for -- days
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7 days
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actisite is tetracycline in as ethylene/vinyl acetate ---- fiber
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copolymer
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t/f
the fiber in actisite is biodegradable |
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nonbiodegradable |
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where are the fibers of actisite place
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peridontal pocket
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steady tetracycline relelae for
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10 days
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