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FINAL EXAM 2026
Which of the following antibiotics is not recommended for cellulitis orbital and
periorbital?
A. Cephalosporin
B. Ampicillin-clavulanic acid
C. Penicillin
D. Levofloxacin
E. Ciprofloxacin - ANSWER-C. Penicillin
What are the medications Rimexolone and Loteprednol used for? - ANSWER-
Topical steroid therapy for Pingueculum and Pterygium
What is the primary difference between a pingueculum and a pterygium?
A. Pingueculum causes vision loss, pterygium does not
,B. Pingueculum is bilateral, pterygium is always unilateral
C. Pingueculum does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the cornea
D. Pterygium is yellowish, pingueculum is vascular and red - ANSWER-C.
Pingueculum does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the cornea
When is surgical removal for. Pingueculum and Pterygium required? -
ANSWER-When vision is impaired
A patient presents with a yellowish raised lesion on the nasal conjunctiva that
does not affect. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pingueculum
B. Pterygium
C. Cataract
D. Conjunctival hemorrhage - ANSWER-A. Pingueculum
First line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis includes
A. Oral doxycycline
B. Corticosteroid drops
C. Erythromycin ointment
D. Artificial tears - ANSWER-C. Erythromycin ointment
A fluorescien stain is used to diagnose:
A. Corneal abrasion
B. Blepharitis
C. Cataracts
D. Macular degeneration - ANSWER-A. Corneal abrasion
,Emily has chronic dry eye. The doctor suggested using Cyclosporine
ophthalmic emulsion for her eye but it did not work. Which of the following
should the NP consider trying next? SATA
A. Topical corticosteroids
B. Systemic anti-inflammatory agents
C. Surgery
D. Autologous serum
E. Systemic omega 3 fatty acids
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist - ANSWER-D. Autologous serum
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist
Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion is a level 2 treatment, she should move in to
level 3 since level 2 did not work.
Cataracts typically presents with:
A. Eye discharge
B. Sharp eye pain
C. Halos around lights
D. Tearing and itching - ANSWER-C. Halos around lights D
Diminished red reflex and the presence of a white reflex is associated with
which eye disorder? - ANSWER-Cataracts
Which of the following organism is not the top 3 for bacterial conjunctivitis?
, A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Strep pneumoniae
C. Pseudomonas
D. Haemophilus influenzae - ANSWER-C. Pseudomonas
A mother comes in with her newborn baby. She states that her baby has
persistent tear overflow, red eyes and mucus that comes out of the corner of her
eyes when touched. which of the following would you recommend for
treatment?
A. Antibiotic drops
B. Topical steroids
C. Crigler massage
D. Referral for duct probing and catheter insertion to remove mucus -
ANSWER-C. Crigler massage
Hyphema is a ophthalmic emergency, True or False? - ANSWER-True
What type of eye drops can be used to correct Strabismus? - ANSWER-
Atropine
A patient comes in complaining of loss of peripheral vision. You test their
vision and find that their visual acuity has decreased. What is the next thing you
would do as far as diagnostics? - ANSWER-Use Tonometer to measure IOP
What is seen on the funduscopic exam of someone with glaucoma? -
ANSWER-Cupping of the optic disc
Cup to disc ration > 0.3