Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Otic Flashcards

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antiglaucoma drug categories

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Cholinergic Drugs (Mitotics)
Sympathomimetics (Mydriatics)
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers 
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Prostaglandin Agonists
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Cholinergic Drugs (Mitotics)
Key drugs:
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  • Pilocarpine

- Echothiophate

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Sympathomimetics (Mydriatics)

Key drug:

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Dipivefrin

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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

Key drugs:

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  • Betaxolol

- Timolol

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Key drug:

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Dorzolamide

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Prostaglandin Agonists

Key drug:

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Latanoprost

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Cholinergic Drugs:

MOA

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Similar to acetylcholine effects in the body

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Cholinergic Drugs: Indications

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Open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, convergent strabismus

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Cholinergic Drugs: Contraindications:

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Drug allergy

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Cholinergic Drugs: Adverse Effects

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Local and limited to the eye

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Cholinergic Drugs: Interactions

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Unlikely due to local action of these drugs

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Cholinergic Drugs:

Nursing Considerations

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-

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Pilocarpine

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Direct-acting miotic

Treatment of glaucoma

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Echothiophate

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Indirect-acting miotic
Management of glaucoma
Long acting

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Sympathomimetics:

MOA

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Mimic norepinephrine and epinephrine

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Sympathomimetics:

Indications

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Reduce intraocular pressure in chronic open-angle glaucoma

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Sympathomimetics:

Contraindications

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Drug allergy

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Sympathomimetics:

Adverse Effects

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Burning, eye pain, and lacrimation

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Sympathomimetics:

Interactions

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Anesthetics, cardiac glycosides, thyroid hormones, or TCA’s potentially cause dysrhythmias

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Sympathomimetics:

Nursing Considerations

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-

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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers:

MOA

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Reduce both elevated and normal intraocular pressure

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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers: Indications

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Chronic open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers:

Contraindications

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Drug allergy

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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers: Adverse Effects

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Most common are transient burning and discomfort

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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers:

Interactions

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Unlikely d/t to localized nature of the drugs

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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers:

Nursing Considerations

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-

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Betaxolol

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Very potent and selective beta blocking drug

Treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

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Timolol

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Acts at both beta1 and beta2 receptors

Indicated for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors:

MOA

A

Inhibits carbonic anhydrase to decrease intraocular pressure

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors:

Indications

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Management of glaucoma

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors:

Contraindications

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Drug allergy, caution use with sulfonamide antibiotics

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors:

Adverse Effects

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Similar to those of sulfonamide antibiotics

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors:

Interactions

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Unlikely with local administration

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors:

Nursing Considerations

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-

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Dorzolamide

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Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure associated with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma
Only available as an ophthalmic solution

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Prostaglandin Agonists:

MOA

A

Reduce intraocular pressure

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Prostaglandin Agonists:

Indications

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Treatment of glaucoma

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Prostaglandin Agonists:

Contraindications

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Drug allergy

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Prostaglandin Agonists:

Adverse Effects

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Foreign body sensation, dotted appearance of cornea, stinging, bloodshot eyes, blurred vision, itching, and burning

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Prostaglandin Agonists:

Interactions

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Concurrent administration with other eye drops may cause precipitation

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Prostaglandin Agonists: Nursing Considerations

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-

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Latanoprost

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Only available in eyedrop form
About 3-10% of patients have increased iris pigmentation after 3-4.5 months of treatment
Eyes may turn dark brown

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Antimicrobial Drugs: Categories

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Aminoglycosides
Macrolide antibiotics
Polypeptide antibiotics
Quinolone antibiotics
Sulfonamides
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Aminoglycosides

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Gentamicin

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Macrolide antibiotics

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Erythromycin

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Polypeptide antibiotics

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Bacitracin

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Quinolone antibiotics

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Ciprofloxacin

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Sulfonamides

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Sulfacetamide

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Antimicrobial Drugs:

MOA

A

Work to destroy invading organism

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Antimicrobial Drugs:

Indications

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Known or suspected infection

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Antimicrobial Drugs:

Contraindications

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Drug allergy or severe previous drug reaction

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Antimicrobial Drugs:

Adverse Effects

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Local & transient burning, inflammation, stinging, urticaria, dermatitis

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Antimicrobial Drugs:

Interactions

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Possible interaction with corticosteroids

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Antimicrobial Drugs:

Nursing Considerations

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-

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Gentamicin

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Wide variety of gram positive and gram negative infections

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Erythromycin

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Various ophthalmic infections

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Bacitracin

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Various eye infections

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Ciprofloxacin

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Bacterial keratitis and conjunctivitis

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Sulfacetamide

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Most commonly used ophthalmic antimicrobial drug

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Diagnostic Drugs: Atropine Sulfate

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MOA:
Dilates the pupil and paralyzes the ciliary muscle
Indications:
Assist in eye examination or treat inflammatory states

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Lubricants & Moisturizers: Artificial Tears

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MOA:
Isotonic and contain buffers to adjust eye pH
Indications:
Provide lubrication or moisture for the eye