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Eyes, Ear, Skin
JJC Vet 119
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
11/14/2013

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Term
Main function of mydriatics?
Definition
pupil dilation
Term
Why are mydriatics used?
Definition
-dilate pupil to examine inner eye
-relieve uveitis/keratitis
-breakup/prevent adhesions of iris & lens
-prep for ocular surgery
Term
uveitis
Definition
inflammation of the middle layer of the eye
Term
keratitis
Definition
corneal inflammation
Term
Horner syndrome
Definition
Outer eyelid droops, 3rd eyelid comes up, miotic pupil - usually unilateral
Term
What drug is used to diagnose Horner's syndrome?
Definition
phenylephrine (Mydfrin)
Term
What type of drug is phenylephrine?
Definition
mydriatic
Term
What type of drug is atropine?
Definition
mydriatic, cycloplegic, pain-management
Term
A cycloplegic drug does what?
Definition
stops ciliary body from spasming
Term
Atropine is contraindicated in patients with...
Definition
glaucoma, dry eye
Term
Main function of miotics?
Definition
pupil constriction
Term
Why are miotics used?
Definition
treat glaucoma by increasing outflow of aqueous humor
Term
What kind of drug is pilocarpine (Piloptic)?
Definition
miotic, cholinergic, lacrimogenic
Term
IOP
Definition
intra-ocular pressure
Term
What is glaucoma?
Definition
IOP caused by build-up of aqueous humor
Term
Most common type of glaucoma?
Definition
Primary or open angle - drainage is open but slow
Term
Less common type of glaucoma?
Definition
Closed-angle or narrow - acute failure of drainage, must be treated stat
Term
What types of drugs reduces aqueous humor production?
Definition
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, topical beta blockers
Term
How are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors generally administered?
Definition
PO, IV more than topically
Term
What drug is given in IOP emergencies?
Definition
the diuretic mannitol (Osmitrol)
Term
What is timolol maleate (Timoptic) used for?
Definition
reduce IOP by decreasing production of aqueous humor
Term
safety concern of timolol maleate (Timoptic)?
Definition
not for asthma/cardiac patients because it constricts bronchioles
Term
What type of drug is timolol maleate (Timoptic)?
Definition
beta blocker, reduces IOP
Term
What is latanoprost (Xalantan) used for?
Definition
reduce IOP by decreasing production of aqueous humor
Term
Treat a glaucoma crisis with __, and send the patient home with __ and __.
Definition
mannitol; timolol and latanoprost
Term
What drug reduces aqueous humor production and does not affect heart or lungs?
Definition
latanoprost (Xalantan)
Term
How is mannitol administered?
Definition
IV very slowly, or else will induce emesis
Term
KCS
Definition
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Term
What condition can be caused by techs forgetting an important step of surgery prep?
Definition
KCS if we don't lube the eyes
Term
What is the proper term for "dry eye"?
Definition
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Term
Drugs that increase tear production are called...
Definition
lacrimogenics
Term
Name a lacrimogenic.
Definition
pilocarpine (Piloptic)
Term
Aside from lubes and lacrimogenics, what type of drugs can stimulate tear production?
Definition
immunomodulators
Term
What do immunomodulators treat?
Definition
KCS - take a while to work though and are taken lifelong
Term
Optimmune is what type of drug?
Definition
immunomodulator, stimulates tear production
Term
generic name for Optimmune?
Definition
cyclosporin
Term
How is Optimmune stored?
Definition
in the fridge so it doesn't gush out when applied
Term
3 contraindications for steroids
Definition
-corneal ulcers
-fungal infection
-viral infection
Term
Drugs in Neo-Poly-Bac?
Definition
Neomycin, Polymyxin B, Bacitracin
Term
Danger of chloramphenical?
Definition
aplastic anemia in humans when absorbed through skin
Term
Drugs in Gentocin durafilm?
Definition
gentamycin and betamethasone acetate
Term
Drugs in Neo-predef?
Definition
neomycin and isoflupredone acetate
Term
Tx for cataracts?
Definition
surgery
Term
NSAIDs for eye?
Definition
Ocufen, Acular, Voltaren
Term
How should topical eye anesthetics be stored?
Definition
refrigerate!
Term
Topical eye anesthetics should appear...
Definition
clear, no clouds/chunks
Term
Discard a topical eye anesthetic if...
Definition
it touches the eye, is not a clear liquid
Term
Medications in large bottles can be dispensed to clients using a __ __ bottle.
Definition
Boston round
Term
When dispensing an ear med in a small bottle to a patient, how many cc's should the client put in each ear?
Definition
about 0.2cc (can't measure "drops" really)
Term
Which otic drug can be nephrotoxic? Why would this occur?
Definition
gentamicin (Otomax, Mometamax); tympanic membrane is ruptured
Term
Which otic drug can cause ototoxicity? Why would this happen?
Definition
nystatin (Tritop, Panalog); tympanic membrane ruptured
Term
Brand name for enroflaxacin?
Definition
Baytril Otic
Term
Antiparasitics used to treat Otodectes?
Definition
ivermectin (Ivomec), pyrethrins, selamectin (Revolution)
Term
Proper term for ear mites?
Definition
Otodectes
Term
Otomax is effective against...
Definition
bacteria and yeast
Term
Terrible yeast that can affect ears and skin?
Definition
Malassezia
Term
What is treated with clotrimazole?
Definition
Malassezia
Term
Brand names for clotrimazole?
Definition
Otomax, Otobiotic
Term
Otomax contains...
Definition
gentamicin and clotrimazole
Term
cerumen
Definition
ear wax
Term
What drug is a follicle flusher?
Definition
benzyl peroxide
Term
Sulfur is used to treat...
Definition
pruritis, bacteria/fungi/parasites
Term
What anti-seborrheic cannot be used on cats?
Definition
coal tar
Term
Sulfur, coal tar, salicylic acid, and benzyl peroxide are all examples of ___.
Definition
anti-seborrheics
Term
Anti-seborrheics are usually found in __ rather than __.
Definition
shampoos, topical ointments/creams
Term
Brand names for "baby butt cream"?
Definition
Desiten ointment, Vitamin A & D Ointment
Term
What drug is in Desiten?
Definition
zinc oxide
Term
What drug is in Burow's solution?
Definition
aluminum acetate
Term
What kind of drug is Burow's solution?
Definition
astringent
Term
What is Burow's solution used for?
Definition
otic cocktails, moist dermatitis
Term
A & D Ointment may also be used...
Definition
after surgery around the suture site
Term
Non-steroidal anti-pruritic?
Definition
colloidal oatmeal (Epi-Sooth, Aveeno)
Term
Epi-Sooth contains...
Definition
colloidal oatmeal
Term
Humilac is used to...
Definition
hydrate skin, to treat seborrhea sicca
Term
Humilac is available as...
Definition
spray or bath rinse
Term
hydrocortisone
Definition
Dermacool HC
Term
triamcinolone
Definition
Dermalone
Term
Brand names for betamethasone?
Definition
Vetalog (skin pruritis), Gentocin Durafilm (w/gentamicin)
Term
What is Granulex-V?
Definition
bright yellow spray-on wound covering, when there is not enough skin for suturing
Term
If a wound cannot be sutured, it heals by...
Definition
granulation
Term
What is Dakin's solution?
Definition
diluted bleach (0.5% solution)
Term
Systemic corticosteroids are used to treat:
Definition
-allergies
-atopy
-hot spots
-acral lick dermatitis
Term
Another term for acral lick dermatitis?
Definition
lick granuloma
Term
What is atopy?
Definition
hypersensitivity to the environment - allergic to everything
Term
Other terms for "hot spots"?
Definition
moist dermatitis, moist pyoderma
Term
Why might an animal develop lick granulomas?
Definition
boredom, arthritis, allergies
Term
If Prednisone is not tapered on/off, what happens?
Definition
lifelong metabolic disorder
Term
How to treat lick granulomas?
Definition
systemic corticosteroids, hydrotherapy, e-collar, bitter spray
Term
Basic principles of treating hot spots?
Definition
Clip, clean, medicate
Term
What drug can be used to treat hot spots?
Definition
Neo-Predef (steroid) to reduce inflammation
Term
What is "puppy pyoderma"?
Definition
staph infections
Term
When should you apply topical antibiotics?
Definition
Before walks/food/playtime, rather than before you leave the house (because the animal will lick it off)
Term
Name some topical antibiotics
Definition
Bactoderm (mupirocin), Forte-Topical
Term
dexamethasone
Definition
Azium
Term
methylpredisolone acetate
Definition
Depo-Medrol
Term
prednisolone
Definition
Delta-Cortef
Term
Topical antifungals are used to treat...
Definition
ringworm, yeast, and equine thrush
Term
Generic Conofite?
Definition
miconazole nitrate
Term
Panalog is used to treat...
Definition
yeast infections of skin or ears
Term
Fatty acid supplements can be used to treat...
Definition
pruritis, and add coat luster
Term
What drug is used to treat atopic dermatitis?
Definition
Atopica (cyclosporine)
Term
To diagnose atopic dermatitis, one must first rule out the following:
Definition
-flea allergy dermatitis
-mites
-Malasezzia dermatitis
-food allergy
-staph pyoderma
Term
What diet is used to determine food allergy?
Definition
Hill's Z/D
Term
When using Atopica, it takes __ to show results.
Definition
30d at minimum
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