NU 560 - Advanced Pharmacology Week 2 - Common
Disorders of the Eye Questions With Complete Solutions
"angle" refers to Correct Answer refers to the area between
the iris and cornea, through which fluid must flow to escape via
the trabecular mesh-work
A disorder of the tear film Correct Answer Dry Eye
Syndrome (DES)
an acute infection of the secretory glands of the eyelids caused
by obstructed orifices of the oil glands in the eyelid Correct
Answer HORDEOLUM (STYE)
appear suddenly and is often painful; visual loss can progress
quickly, but the discomfort often leads patients to seek medical
attention before permanent damage occurs Correct Answer
Closed angled glaucoma
Bacitracin (Baciquent) - classification Correct Answer
polypeptide antibiotic
Bacitracin: Side effects Correct Answer itching, burning,
inflammation
Bacterial conjunctivitis: 2nd line - Moxifloxacin
Side effects Correct Answer eye burning, stinging, irritation,
itching, dryness, redness, tearing, blurred vision
,Bacterial conjunctivitis: FIRST LINE TREATMENT Correct
Answer 1. erythromycin opthalmic ointment
2. polymyxin B sulfate and Trimethoprim opthalmic solution
Bacterial conjunctivitis: SECOND LINE TREATMENT
Correct Answer Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) - Fluoroquinolones
Ceftriaxone >> Gonococcal (immediately treat)
Azithromycin IV >> Chlamydia
BLEPHARITIS Correct Answer eyelid margin infection and
associated structures.
Chronic condition.
Usually bilateral
Blepharitis: antibiotics Correct Answer bacitracin
erythromycin opthalmic ointment
Blepharitis: causes Correct Answer eye makeup, contact lens
buildup, smoke, smog, chemicals
Blepharitis: classifications Correct Answer seborrheic
infectious
Blepharitis: common organisms Correct Answer
staphylococcus aureus
, (secondary) S. epidermidis
Blepharitis: population Correct Answer seen in all age groups
but more predominant in the elderly
Blepharitis: presentation Correct Answer inflamed eyelid,
moderate erythema, fibrinous scaling and crust, loss of eyelashes
Blepharitis: RF Correct Answer associating conjunctivitis,
tear deficiency
Blepharitis: symptoms Correct Answer itching, burning,
chronic foreign body sensation
Blepharitis: treatment Correct Answer eliminate the infectious
bacteria.
control symptoms and prevent secondary complications. No cure
Blepharospasm Correct Answer involuntary movement of the
eyelids
Chlamydia - bacterial conjunctivitis - treatment Correct
Answer Systemic antibiotics
Neonates - PO erythromycin
Adults - PO azithromycin
+ topical saline lavage
Conjunctivitis (2/2 allergen): treatment Correct Answer
antihistamines, NSAIDS (anti-inflammatory drugs)
Disorders of the Eye Questions With Complete Solutions
"angle" refers to Correct Answer refers to the area between
the iris and cornea, through which fluid must flow to escape via
the trabecular mesh-work
A disorder of the tear film Correct Answer Dry Eye
Syndrome (DES)
an acute infection of the secretory glands of the eyelids caused
by obstructed orifices of the oil glands in the eyelid Correct
Answer HORDEOLUM (STYE)
appear suddenly and is often painful; visual loss can progress
quickly, but the discomfort often leads patients to seek medical
attention before permanent damage occurs Correct Answer
Closed angled glaucoma
Bacitracin (Baciquent) - classification Correct Answer
polypeptide antibiotic
Bacitracin: Side effects Correct Answer itching, burning,
inflammation
Bacterial conjunctivitis: 2nd line - Moxifloxacin
Side effects Correct Answer eye burning, stinging, irritation,
itching, dryness, redness, tearing, blurred vision
,Bacterial conjunctivitis: FIRST LINE TREATMENT Correct
Answer 1. erythromycin opthalmic ointment
2. polymyxin B sulfate and Trimethoprim opthalmic solution
Bacterial conjunctivitis: SECOND LINE TREATMENT
Correct Answer Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) - Fluoroquinolones
Ceftriaxone >> Gonococcal (immediately treat)
Azithromycin IV >> Chlamydia
BLEPHARITIS Correct Answer eyelid margin infection and
associated structures.
Chronic condition.
Usually bilateral
Blepharitis: antibiotics Correct Answer bacitracin
erythromycin opthalmic ointment
Blepharitis: causes Correct Answer eye makeup, contact lens
buildup, smoke, smog, chemicals
Blepharitis: classifications Correct Answer seborrheic
infectious
Blepharitis: common organisms Correct Answer
staphylococcus aureus
, (secondary) S. epidermidis
Blepharitis: population Correct Answer seen in all age groups
but more predominant in the elderly
Blepharitis: presentation Correct Answer inflamed eyelid,
moderate erythema, fibrinous scaling and crust, loss of eyelashes
Blepharitis: RF Correct Answer associating conjunctivitis,
tear deficiency
Blepharitis: symptoms Correct Answer itching, burning,
chronic foreign body sensation
Blepharitis: treatment Correct Answer eliminate the infectious
bacteria.
control symptoms and prevent secondary complications. No cure
Blepharospasm Correct Answer involuntary movement of the
eyelids
Chlamydia - bacterial conjunctivitis - treatment Correct
Answer Systemic antibiotics
Neonates - PO erythromycin
Adults - PO azithromycin
+ topical saline lavage
Conjunctivitis (2/2 allergen): treatment Correct Answer
antihistamines, NSAIDS (anti-inflammatory drugs)
