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Opthalmic drugs may be applied topically to treat ___ ___ or ___ of the cornea, surrounding tissues, and to treat ____.
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superficial infection
inflammation glaucoma |
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Other ophthalmic drugs are taken ___ for severe infection,
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systemically
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Antibiotics do what?
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prevent bacteria from maintaining their cell wall.
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antibiotics are not effective against what?
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viral infections
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Ophthalmic antibiotics are dispensed how? (2)
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1)ointments
2)solutions |
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bacitracin
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topical antibiotic for the eye
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ciprofloxacin
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topical antibiotic for the eye
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gentamicin
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topical antibiotic for the eye
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tobramycin
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(Tobrex) topical antibiotic for the eye
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silver nitrate
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a topical anti-infective agent to be applied to the eyes of newborn infants to prevent infection
*most states require this |
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What is the purpose of antiviral drugs?
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act by inhibiting viral DNA reproduction
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Herplex
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topical antiviral drug for the eyes; effective against herpes simplex virus
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trifluridine
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topical antiviral drug for the eyes; effective against herpes simplex virus
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Glaucoma
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a disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure. If untreated, it can lead to blindness.
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Miochol
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drug used to treat glaucoma
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Miostat
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drug to treat glaucoma
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Diamox
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drug used to treat glaucoma
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Beta-blocker drugs are used to treat what disease?
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glaucoma
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What is the purpose of beta-blocker drugs?
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(to treat glaucoma)they block the production of aqueous humor in order to decrease the intraocular pressure
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Betoptic
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beta-blocker drug used to treat glaucoma
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Ocupress
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beta-blocker drug used to treat glaucoma
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Timoptic
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beta-blocker drug used to treat glaucoma
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Mydriatic drug
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are used to dilate the pupil (mydriasis) and paralyze the muscles of accommodation (cycloplegia)
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scopolamine
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mydriatic drug used to dilate the pupil and paralyze the muscles of accommodation
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Mydriacyl
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mydriatic drug used to dilate the pupil and paralyze the muscles of accommodation
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Neo-Synephrine
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mydriatic drug used to dilate the pupil and paralyze the muscles of accommodation
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BSS
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balanced salt solution--commonly used during eye surgery to irrigate and protect the eye
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fluorescein
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a yellow water-based dye that shows green under flourescent light. This soloution identifies corneal abrasion and ulcers caused by a foreign body in the eye or ill-0fitting contact lenses
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atropine
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mydriatic drug used to dilate the pupil and paralyze the muscles of accommodation
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