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Main function of mydriatics? |
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-dilate pupil to examine inner eye -relieve uveitis/keratitis -breakup/prevent adhesions of iris & lens -prep for ocular surgery |
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inflammation of the middle layer of the eye |
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Outer eyelid droops, 3rd eyelid comes up, miotic pupil - usually unilateral |
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What drug is used to diagnose Horner's syndrome? |
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What type of drug is phenylephrine? |
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What type of drug is atropine? |
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mydriatic, cycloplegic, pain-management |
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A cycloplegic drug does what? |
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stops ciliary body from spasming |
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Atropine is contraindicated in patients with... |
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Main function of miotics? |
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treat glaucoma by increasing outflow of aqueous humor |
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What kind of drug is pilocarpine (Piloptic)? |
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miotic, cholinergic, lacrimogenic |
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IOP caused by build-up of aqueous humor |
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Most common type of glaucoma? |
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Primary or open angle - drainage is open but slow |
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Less common type of glaucoma? |
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Closed-angle or narrow - acute failure of drainage, must be treated stat |
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What types of drugs reduces aqueous humor production? |
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carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, topical beta blockers |
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How are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors generally administered? |
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PO, IV more than topically |
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What drug is given in IOP emergencies? |
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the diuretic mannitol (Osmitrol) |
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What is timolol maleate (Timoptic) used for? |
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reduce IOP by decreasing production of aqueous humor |
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safety concern of timolol maleate (Timoptic)? |
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not for asthma/cardiac patients because it constricts bronchioles |
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What type of drug is timolol maleate (Timoptic)? |
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beta blocker, reduces IOP |
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What is latanoprost (Xalantan) used for? |
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reduce IOP by decreasing production of aqueous humor |
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Treat a glaucoma crisis with __, and send the patient home with __ and __. |
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mannitol; timolol and latanoprost |
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What drug reduces aqueous humor production and does not affect heart or lungs? |
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How is mannitol administered? |
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IV very slowly, or else will induce emesis |
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keratoconjunctivitis sicca |
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What condition can be caused by techs forgetting an important step of surgery prep? |
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KCS if we don't lube the eyes |
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What is the proper term for "dry eye"? |
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keratoconjunctivitis sicca |
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Drugs that increase tear production are called... |
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Aside from lubes and lacrimogenics, what type of drugs can stimulate tear production? |
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What do immunomodulators treat? |
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KCS - take a while to work though and are taken lifelong |
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Optimmune is what type of drug? |
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immunomodulator, stimulates tear production |
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generic name for Optimmune? |
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in the fridge so it doesn't gush out when applied |
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3 contraindications for steroids |
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-corneal ulcers -fungal infection -viral infection |
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Neomycin, Polymyxin B, Bacitracin |
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Danger of chloramphenical? |
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aplastic anemia in humans when absorbed through skin |
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Drugs in Gentocin durafilm? |
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gentamycin and betamethasone acetate |
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neomycin and isoflupredone acetate |
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How should topical eye anesthetics be stored? |
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Topical eye anesthetics should appear... |
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Discard a topical eye anesthetic if... |
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it touches the eye, is not a clear liquid |
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Medications in large bottles can be dispensed to clients using a __ __ bottle. |
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When dispensing an ear med in a small bottle to a patient, how many cc's should the client put in each ear? |
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about 0.2cc (can't measure "drops" really) |
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Which otic drug can be nephrotoxic? Why would this occur? |
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gentamicin (Otomax, Mometamax); tympanic membrane is ruptured |
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Which otic drug can cause ototoxicity? Why would this happen? |
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nystatin (Tritop, Panalog); tympanic membrane ruptured |
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Brand name for enroflaxacin? |
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Antiparasitics used to treat Otodectes? |
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ivermectin (Ivomec), pyrethrins, selamectin (Revolution) |
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Proper term for ear mites? |
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Otomax is effective against... |
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Terrible yeast that can affect ears and skin? |
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What is treated with clotrimazole? |
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Brand names for clotrimazole? |
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gentamicin and clotrimazole |
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What drug is a follicle flusher? |
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Sulfur is used to treat... |
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pruritis, bacteria/fungi/parasites |
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What anti-seborrheic cannot be used on cats? |
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Sulfur, coal tar, salicylic acid, and benzyl peroxide are all examples of ___. |
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Anti-seborrheics are usually found in __ rather than __. |
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shampoos, topical ointments/creams |
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Brand names for "baby butt cream"? |
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Desiten ointment, Vitamin A & D Ointment |
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What drug is in Burow's solution? |
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What kind of drug is Burow's solution? |
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What is Burow's solution used for? |
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otic cocktails, moist dermatitis |
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A & D Ointment may also be used... |
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after surgery around the suture site |
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Non-steroidal anti-pruritic? |
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colloidal oatmeal (Epi-Sooth, Aveeno) |
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hydrate skin, to treat seborrhea sicca |
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Humilac is available as... |
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Brand names for betamethasone? |
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Vetalog (skin pruritis), Gentocin Durafilm (w/gentamicin) |
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bright yellow spray-on wound covering, when there is not enough skin for suturing |
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If a wound cannot be sutured, it heals by... |
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What is Dakin's solution? |
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diluted bleach (0.5% solution) |
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Systemic corticosteroids are used to treat: |
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-allergies -atopy -hot spots -acral lick dermatitis |
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Another term for acral lick dermatitis? |
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hypersensitivity to the environment - allergic to everything |
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Other terms for "hot spots"? |
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moist dermatitis, moist pyoderma |
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Why might an animal develop lick granulomas? |
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boredom, arthritis, allergies |
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If Prednisone is not tapered on/off, what happens? |
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lifelong metabolic disorder |
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How to treat lick granulomas? |
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systemic corticosteroids, hydrotherapy, e-collar, bitter spray |
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Basic principles of treating hot spots? |
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What drug can be used to treat hot spots? |
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Neo-Predef (steroid) to reduce inflammation |
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What is "puppy pyoderma"? |
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When should you apply topical antibiotics? |
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Before walks/food/playtime, rather than before you leave the house (because the animal will lick it off) |
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Name some topical antibiotics |
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Bactoderm (mupirocin), Forte-Topical |
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methylpredisolone acetate |
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Topical antifungals are used to treat... |
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ringworm, yeast, and equine thrush |
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Panalog is used to treat... |
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yeast infections of skin or ears |
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Fatty acid supplements can be used to treat... |
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pruritis, and add coat luster |
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What drug is used to treat atopic dermatitis? |
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To diagnose atopic dermatitis, one must first rule out the following: |
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-flea allergy dermatitis -mites -Malasezzia dermatitis -food allergy -staph pyoderma |
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What diet is used to determine food allergy? |
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When using Atopica, it takes __ to show results. |
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