Chapter 53 optic and optic drugs pharm

cerumen

Ear wax

cycloplegia

Paralysis of the ciliary muscle, resulting in an inability to focus the eye

intraocular pressure (IOP)

Pressure within the eye

miosis

Constriction of the pupil of the eye

mydriasis

Dilation of the pupil

ophthalmic

Pertaining to the eye

otic

Pertaining to the ear, means auditory in Latin

otitis media

Infection of the middle ear

punctal occlusion

Procedure used when instilling eye drops to keep medication bathing the eye and not immediately entering the tear duct

superinfection

Overgrowth of bacterial or fungal microorganisms not affected by the antibiotic being administered

otic preparations

Medications administered to the ear

ophthalmic preparations

Medications administered to the eye

antibiotics

Drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria

corticosteroids

Drugs that reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response

benzocaine

A local anesthetic used to temporarily relieve pain

phenylephrine

A vasoconstrictor decongestant

glycerin

An emollient and solvent used in otic preparations

antipyrine

An analgesic used in otic preparations

acetic acid

An ingredient in some otic preparations that provides antifungal or antibacterial action

carbamide peroxide/triethanolamine

Aids in removing cerumen by softening and breaking up the wax

adverse reactions

Negative effects or side effects from medication

contraindications

Specific conditions where a drug should not be used

nursing diagnoses

Clinical judgments about individuals, families, or communities