Opthalmic Mydriatics

Question 1

what do mydriatics do?

Answer 1

DILATE the eyes

Question 2

what is the therapeautic use of mydriatics?

Answer 2

diagnostic procedure, treatment of eye disease EXCEPT GLAUCOMA (b/c increased intraocular pressure), for eye exams and prior to cataract surgery; TO REVERSE CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR OVERDOSE

Question 3

examples of mydriatics

Answer 3

atropine sulfate (atropisol, Isopto, Atropine); NOT FOR USE FOR GLAUCOMA AND TACHYCARDIA PTS

Question 4

common s/e of mydriatics

Answer 4

whitening of eye lid and around; stings for a short time (so alleviate anxiety b/c it will subside); redness, flushing face, warm sensation to skin, irritability or sweating.

Question 5

mydriatic atropine sulfate is contraindicated for

Answer 5

GLAUCOMA AND TACHYCARDIA PTS

Question 6

adrenergic mydriatic contraindicated for pts with

Answer 6

dysrhythmia and atherosclerosis

Question 7

reportable s/s of mydriatics

Answer 7

blurred/lost sight, dyspnea, diaphoresis, flushing

Question 8

Atropine toxicity s/s

Answer 8

blind as a bat; dry mouth; constipation; fever; tachycardia; confusion; hallucination; delirium; coma