Title: Identify topical medications.
Course: Vision Care Technician II (14057-II) > Section: Discovering Pharmacology

Identification should include

- matching the color of a top with the name and purpose of a medication
- applying the appropriate medication to a given situation based on tolerance, toxicity, stability, penetration, and sterility requirements
- identifying the effects and duration of medications.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the five rights for administering medication?
- What types of medication cannot be used together?
- What is the proper order for the application of topical medications?
- When should a medication be discarded?