Pharm - Eyes, Ears, Gonads

Ophthalmic ointment administration

Ophthalmic ointment is applied from the inner canthus to the outer canthus.

Miotics

Drugs that cause constriction of the pupil.

Mydriatics

Drugs that cause pupil dilation.

Timolol function

Lowers intraocular pressure by reducing the production of aqueous humor.

Estrogen therapy precautions

The nurse should assess for a history of thromboembolism before starting estrogen therapy.

Progestins

The gonadal drug class commonly used to treat endometriosis.

Testosterone

The primary male hormone responsible for development of male characteristics.

Bethanechol use

Stimulates cholinergic receptors to increase bladder tone and is primarily used to treat nonobstructive urinary retention.

Phenazopyridine

Relieves bladder pain and spasms during UTI and produces an analgesic effect on the urinary tract mucosa.

Oxybutynin toxicity

May present with urinary retention.

Alendronate instructions

Should be taken 30 minutes before food or medications with a full glass of water.

Intraocular pressure in glaucoma

Increased due to impaired drainage of aqueous humor.

Side effect of phenazopyridine

Normal side effect is reddish-orange urine.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors

Drugs like dutasteride that reduce the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

PDE-5 inhibitors

Drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Adrenergic ophthalmic agents

Used to produce mydriasis during eye examinations.

Cyclopentolate hydrochloride

Classified as a mydriatic agent used during eye examinations.

Sildenafil interaction with nitrates

Can result in severe hypotension.

Dry mouth and constipation

Common side effects of anticholinergic drugs for overactive bladder.