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| the primary self-treatment for dry eye is the use of ______ |
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| example of a preservative free product |
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| Purite or sodium perborate |
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| _________ is characterized by a white or mildly red eye, and patients may complain of a sandy, gritty feeling or a sensation that something is in the eye |
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| _______ is characterized by a red eye with watery discharge |
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| what is the hallmark symptom of allergic conjunctivitis |
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| what is the first line of treatment of allergic conjunctivitis |
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| name the decongestant products for AC |
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| phenylephrine, naphazoline, oxymetazoline, tetrahydrozoline |
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| name the antihistamine/ mast cell stabilizers for AC |
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| name the decongestant/antihistamine products for AC |
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naphazoline/ pheniramine (0.25/0.3)
naphazoline/ antazoline (0.05/0.5) |
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| __________ acts primarily on alpha-adrenergic receptors of the ophthalmic casculature to constrict conjunctival vessels, thereby reducing eye redness |
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| ocular decongestants have the potential to produce what side effects |
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| rebound conjuctival hyperemia, AC, and allergic blepharitis |
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| ocular degongestants should not be used for more than how many hours |
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| which has shown to be more effective, using a decongestant alone or as a combo with antihistamines |
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| which AC product is a very safe product with no concerns for vasoconstrictor overuse |
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| what is the safest and most effective product for the treatment of AC |
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| how old must a patient be to use a nonprescription AC product |
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| because rebound congestion appears to be less likely after topical oculat use of __________ or __________, these agents should be recommended over ________ or _________ |
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naphazoline or tetrahydrozoline
phenylephrine or oxymetazoline |
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| what is the goal of treating corneal edema |
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| to dra fluid from the cornea, thereby relieving the associated symptoms |
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| what do you use to treat corneal edema |
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| topical hyperosmotic agents (sodium chloride) |
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| sodium chloride is available as a __% or __% solution and as a __% ointment. first line treatment is instillation of a __%solution. |
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| what pharmacologic therapy should be used to treat foreign substance in the eye |
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| name some contraindications for contact lenses |
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| patients who are monocular, have dry eyedisease, arthritis, pregnant, and diabetes |
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| the primary monomer that soft lenses are manufactured from is ___________ |
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| 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) |
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| a breakthrough in material design occurred in 1998 with the introduction of _________ materials for soft contact lenses |
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| are hydrophilic contact lenses sometimes used as therapeutic devices? |
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| yes, sometimes used to protect the cornea |
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| when cleaning a lens, should you rub it in a back-and-forth method or a circular direction? |
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| when cleaning with hydrogen peroxide, how long should u leave lens in the peroxide? |
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| when cleaning with a preservative disinfectant, how long should u leave lens in the preservative? |
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| break down the procedure of cleaning lens with a combo of enzyme cleaner and disinfectant |
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| add solution first(hydrogen peroxide or chemical disinfectant), then lens, and last the enzymatic cleaner |
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| what is the only peroxide system approved by the FDA |
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conventional hydrogel lenses
silicone-hydrogel lenses
which one deposit lipids?
which one deposits proteins? |
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conventional: protein (high water content)
silicone: lipids |
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| for an enzyme system to work, the lens must be cleaned with a ________ first |
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OPTI-FREE
ReNu
Ultrazyme/Unizyme |
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| can contact wearers use saline solutions alone? |
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| no because they lack disinfecting properties |
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| what 2 solutions are the preservatives used most commonly as disinfecting agents for soft contact lens solutions |
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polyquaternium-1
polyhexamethylene biguanide |
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| ocular related drug toxicity is usually seen immeidately with initiation of the drug or seen longer down the road |
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| systemic drug exposure manifestations are... |
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dry eye, irritated eyes, or blurry vision
(NOT RED EYES) |
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| what drugs typically affect the tear volume in the eye |
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| anticholinergics and hormone drugs(birth control) |
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| exculsions for self-treatment for eye surface disorders |
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eye pain
sensitivity to light
blunt trama to eye
history of contact wear
symptoms persisted over 72 hours |
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| treatment goals of excessive cerumen |
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| to soften and remove it using safe methods |
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| what is the first general treatment approach for softening cerumen |
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using an otic bulb syringe
(cotton-tipped swabs should not be used) |
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| the only non-pharmacologic method of removing cerumen |
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| use a wet, wrung-out washcloth draped over a finger |
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| the only FDA-approved nonprescription cerumen softening agent |
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| Carbamide peroxide 6.5% in anhydrous glycerin |
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| how old must you be to use Carbamide peroxide 6.5% |
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| Carbamide peroxide is prepared from ________ and __________ |
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| hydrogen peroxide and urea |
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| How long should u use Carbamide peroxide |
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| used twice daily for up to 4 days |
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| T or F: using a blowdryer on a low setting around(not directly into) the ear immediately after swimming or bathing may help dry ears |
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| the only FDA approved ear drying aid and dry water clogged-ears |
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| isopropyl alcohol 95% in anhydrous glycerin |
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| what other agent could be used to aid water clogged ears |
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| should you use cider vinegar or white vinegar with acetic acid |
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| which ear plugs are most effective in keeping water from entering the ear canal? |
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| cotton wool with petrolatum has been reported to be easy to use and more effective than other studied earplugs |
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| more professional name for swimmer ear |
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| how should you pull an adults and childs ear |
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adult: backward and upward
child: backward and downward |
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