eye & ear disorders

most common glaucoma

POAG

POAG drug treatment classes (6)

beta blockers, alpha 2 agonists, prostaglandin analogs, cholinergic agonists, osmotic agents, and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

nursing administration for beta blockers in POAG

hold pressure on nasolacrimal duct for 30-60 sec after instilling

alpha 2 agonist for POAG prototype

brimonidine

delay insertion of contact lenses how long before brimonidine

15 mins

prostaglandin analog adverse effects (2)

increased iris and eyelash pigmentation and migraine

carbonic anhydrase inhibitor prototype and common suffix

acetazolamide; -azolamide

acetazolamide is used as an emergency med for what and treatment med for what

AACG; POAG

acetazolamide adverse effects (6)

blood disorders, electrolyte depletion, dehydration, flu-like, glucose disturbances, and nephrolithiasis

how is AOM treated?

acetaminophen then abx if not resolved

how is otitis externa treated?

acetic acid solution or topical antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial prototype

amoxicillin

is amoxicillin pregnancy-safe?

yes

fluoroquinolone and steroid prototype

ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic drops

ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic drops adverse effects (2)

CNS effects and rash

how to administer otic meds

warm by rolling between palms to prevent dizziness, side-lying for 5 in after, and cotton in ear and avoid packing