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For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin ointment to the affected eye using: correct answers A 1 cm ribbon 5 times daily for 7 days The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: correct answers Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), a lubricant Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): correct answers Neuraminidase inhibitor The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline (Visine-LR) is approximately: correct answers 6 hours-pts should be advised to apply 1-2 drops in the affected eye q 6 hours The mechanism of action for macrolides is to: correct answers block the dissociation of peptidyl tRNA from ribosomes 2nd generation antihistamines: correct answers have a variety of anti-inflammatory properties-including decreased mast cell mediator properties and downregulation of adhesion molecule expression After the administration of olopatadine (Pataday) ophthalmic for allergic conjunctivitis, contact lenses should not be inserted for at least: correct answers 10 minutes-do not insert if eyes are red Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ocular steroids? correct answers Promotes capillary proliferation and dilation The mechanism of action of polymyxin B/trimethoprim ophthalmic is: correct answers Increased cell wall permeability/inhibition of nucleic acid and protein synthesis Sulfacetamide/prednisolone (Blephamide) is NOT indicated in: correct answers Ocular mycobacterial infection (ocular tuberculosis) The mechanism of action of pheniramine is that it: correct answers Antagonized histamine-1 receptors The duration of action of meclizine (Antivert) is: correct answers 8 hours-1st gen antihistamine , onset ~1 hr with half-life of 6 hours The mechanism of action for mast cell stabilizers is: correct answers Inhibition of histamine release and slow reacting substances of anaphylaxis The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: correct answers Bleph-10