APEA EENT
For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin ointment to the affected eye
using: - ANS-A 1 cm ribbon 5 times daily for 7 days
The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: - ANS-Hydroxypropyl cellulose
(Lacrisert), a lubricant
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): - ANS-Neuraminidase
inhibitor
The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline (Visine-LR) is
approximately: - ANS-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: - ANS-block the dissociation of peptidyl tRNA
from ribosomes
2nd generation antihistamines: - ANS-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: - ANS-10 minutes-do not insert if eyes are red
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ocular steroids? - ANS-Promotes
capillary proliferation and dilation
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B/trimethoprim ophthalmic is: - ANS-Increased cell wall
permeability/inhibition of nucleic acid and protein synthesis
Sulfacetamide/prednisolone (Blephamide) is NOT indicated in: - ANS-Ocular mycobacterial
infection (ocular tuberculosis)
The mechanism of action of pheniramine is that it: - ANS-Antagonized histamine-1 receptors
The duration of action of meclizine (Antivert) is: - ANS-8 hours-1st gen antihistamine , onset ~1
hr with half-life of 6 hours
The mechanism of action for mast cell stabilizers is: - ANS-Inhibition of histamine release and
slow reacting substances of anaphylaxis
, The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: - ANS-Bleph-10
The vasoconstrictive properties of alpha- agonist medications make them beneficial for the tx of:
- ANS-Sinus congestion-used to reduce edema and inflammation within sinus cavities
The generic name for Dramamine is: - ANS-Dimehydrinate
Which risk factor would NOT prohibit the NP from prescribing prednisolone acetate (Pred
Forte)? - ANS-Superficial punctate keratitis
Which of the following organisms is NOT susceptible to sulfacetamide ophthalmic (Bleph-10)? -
ANS-Psuedomonas aeruginosa- does not provide adequate coverage against Neisseria species
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis is: - ANS-Acetaminophen
Azelastine (Astelin), for tx of allergic rhinitis, is classified as a nasal: - ANS-Antihistamine
A serious adverse reaction to clindamycin (Cleocin) is: - ANS-Clostridium difficile-related colitis
If ocular steroids are to be used for more than 10 days, monitoring should include: -
ANS-Ocular pressure
The most effective tx for eradication of group A streptococcus in those who are apparent
carriers is: - ANS-Oral clindamycin (Cleocin) for 10 days
Oxymetazoline nasal spray, a nasal decongestant, is manufactured under the brand name: -
ANS-Afrin
Which of the following is a cholinergic agonist used in the tx of glaucoma? - ANS-Pilocarpine
(Pilopine HS) ophthalmic
A common side effect related to the administration of cetirizine (Zyrtec) is: -
ANS-Drowsiness-admin at bedtime
The onset of action of oxymetazoline (Afrin) is: - ANS-1o minutes, 2-3 sprays in each nostril q
10-12 hours
First-line tx for children who are diagnosed with Strep pharyngitis is: - ANS-Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Brand names of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim do NOT include: - ANS-Azulfidine
(sulfasalazine)
The duration of action of azelastine (Optivar) ophthalmic drops is: - ANS-8 hours
For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin ointment to the affected eye
using: - ANS-A 1 cm ribbon 5 times daily for 7 days
The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: - ANS-Hydroxypropyl cellulose
(Lacrisert), a lubricant
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): - ANS-Neuraminidase
inhibitor
The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline (Visine-LR) is
approximately: - ANS-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: - ANS-block the dissociation of peptidyl tRNA
from ribosomes
2nd generation antihistamines: - ANS-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: - ANS-10 minutes-do not insert if eyes are red
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ocular steroids? - ANS-Promotes
capillary proliferation and dilation
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B/trimethoprim ophthalmic is: - ANS-Increased cell wall
permeability/inhibition of nucleic acid and protein synthesis
Sulfacetamide/prednisolone (Blephamide) is NOT indicated in: - ANS-Ocular mycobacterial
infection (ocular tuberculosis)
The mechanism of action of pheniramine is that it: - ANS-Antagonized histamine-1 receptors
The duration of action of meclizine (Antivert) is: - ANS-8 hours-1st gen antihistamine , onset ~1
hr with half-life of 6 hours
The mechanism of action for mast cell stabilizers is: - ANS-Inhibition of histamine release and
slow reacting substances of anaphylaxis
, The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: - ANS-Bleph-10
The vasoconstrictive properties of alpha- agonist medications make them beneficial for the tx of:
- ANS-Sinus congestion-used to reduce edema and inflammation within sinus cavities
The generic name for Dramamine is: - ANS-Dimehydrinate
Which risk factor would NOT prohibit the NP from prescribing prednisolone acetate (Pred
Forte)? - ANS-Superficial punctate keratitis
Which of the following organisms is NOT susceptible to sulfacetamide ophthalmic (Bleph-10)? -
ANS-Psuedomonas aeruginosa- does not provide adequate coverage against Neisseria species
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis is: - ANS-Acetaminophen
Azelastine (Astelin), for tx of allergic rhinitis, is classified as a nasal: - ANS-Antihistamine
A serious adverse reaction to clindamycin (Cleocin) is: - ANS-Clostridium difficile-related colitis
If ocular steroids are to be used for more than 10 days, monitoring should include: -
ANS-Ocular pressure
The most effective tx for eradication of group A streptococcus in those who are apparent
carriers is: - ANS-Oral clindamycin (Cleocin) for 10 days
Oxymetazoline nasal spray, a nasal decongestant, is manufactured under the brand name: -
ANS-Afrin
Which of the following is a cholinergic agonist used in the tx of glaucoma? - ANS-Pilocarpine
(Pilopine HS) ophthalmic
A common side effect related to the administration of cetirizine (Zyrtec) is: -
ANS-Drowsiness-admin at bedtime
The onset of action of oxymetazoline (Afrin) is: - ANS-1o minutes, 2-3 sprays in each nostril q
10-12 hours
First-line tx for children who are diagnosed with Strep pharyngitis is: - ANS-Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Brand names of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim do NOT include: - ANS-Azulfidine
(sulfasalazine)
The duration of action of azelastine (Optivar) ophthalmic drops is: - ANS-8 hours
