APEA EENT EXAM WITH 150 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin ointment to
the affected eye using: - ANSWER-A 1 cm ribbon 5 times daily for 7 days
The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: - ANSWER-
Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), a lubricant
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): - ANSWER-
Neuraminidase inhibitor
The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline (Visine-LR)
is approximately: - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-block the dissociation of
peptidyl tRNA from ribosomes
2nd generation antihistamines: - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-10
minutes-do not insert if eyes are red
,Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ocular steroids? -
ANSWER-Promotes capillary proliferation and dilation
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B/trimethoprim ophthalmic is: - ANSWER-
Increased cell wall permeability/inhibition of nucleic acid and protein synthesis
Sulfacetamide/prednisolone (Blephamide) is NOT indicated in: - ANSWER-Ocular
mycobacterial infection (ocular tuberculosis)
The mechanism of action of pheniramine is that it: - ANSWER-Antagonized
histamine-1 receptors
The duration of action of meclizine (Antivert) is: - ANSWER-8 hours-1st gen
antihistamine , onset ~1 hr with half-life of 6 hours
The mechanism of action for mast cell stabilizers is: - ANSWER-Inhibition of
histamine release and slow reacting substances of anaphylaxis
The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: - ANSWER-Bleph-10
The vasoconstrictive properties of alpha- agonist medications make them
beneficial for the tx of: - ANSWER-Sinus congestion-used to reduce edema and
inflammation within sinus cavities
The generic name for Dramamine is: - ANSWER-Dimehydrinate
, Which risk factor would NOT prohibit the NP from prescribing prednisolone
acetate (Pred Forte)? - ANSWER-Superficial punctate keratitis
Which of the following organisms is NOT susceptible to sulfacetamide ophthalmic
(Bleph-10)? - ANSWER-Psuedomonas aeruginosa- does not provide adequate
coverage against Neisseria species
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis is: - ANSWER-
Acetaminophen
Azelasine (Astelin), for tx of allergic rhinitis, is classified as a nasal: - ANSWER-
Antihistamine
A serious adverse reaction to clindamycin (Cleocin) is: - ANSWER-Clostridium
difficile-related colitis
If ocular steroids are to be used for more than 10 days, monitoring should
include: - ANSWER-Ocular pressure
The most effective tx for eradication of group A streptococcus in those who are
apparent carriers is: - ANSWER-Oral clindamycin (Cleocin) for 10 days
Oxymetazoline nasal spray, a nasal decongestant, is manufactured under the
brand name: - ANSWER-Afrin
Which of the following is a cholinergic agonist used in the tx of glaucoma? -
ANSWER-Pilocarpine (Pilopine HS) ophthalmic
CORRECT ANSWERS
For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin ointment to
the affected eye using: - ANSWER-A 1 cm ribbon 5 times daily for 7 days
The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: - ANSWER-
Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), a lubricant
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): - ANSWER-
Neuraminidase inhibitor
The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline (Visine-LR)
is approximately: - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-block the dissociation of
peptidyl tRNA from ribosomes
2nd generation antihistamines: - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-10
minutes-do not insert if eyes are red
,Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ocular steroids? -
ANSWER-Promotes capillary proliferation and dilation
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B/trimethoprim ophthalmic is: - ANSWER-
Increased cell wall permeability/inhibition of nucleic acid and protein synthesis
Sulfacetamide/prednisolone (Blephamide) is NOT indicated in: - ANSWER-Ocular
mycobacterial infection (ocular tuberculosis)
The mechanism of action of pheniramine is that it: - ANSWER-Antagonized
histamine-1 receptors
The duration of action of meclizine (Antivert) is: - ANSWER-8 hours-1st gen
antihistamine , onset ~1 hr with half-life of 6 hours
The mechanism of action for mast cell stabilizers is: - ANSWER-Inhibition of
histamine release and slow reacting substances of anaphylaxis
The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: - ANSWER-Bleph-10
The vasoconstrictive properties of alpha- agonist medications make them
beneficial for the tx of: - ANSWER-Sinus congestion-used to reduce edema and
inflammation within sinus cavities
The generic name for Dramamine is: - ANSWER-Dimehydrinate
, Which risk factor would NOT prohibit the NP from prescribing prednisolone
acetate (Pred Forte)? - ANSWER-Superficial punctate keratitis
Which of the following organisms is NOT susceptible to sulfacetamide ophthalmic
(Bleph-10)? - ANSWER-Psuedomonas aeruginosa- does not provide adequate
coverage against Neisseria species
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis is: - ANSWER-
Acetaminophen
Azelasine (Astelin), for tx of allergic rhinitis, is classified as a nasal: - ANSWER-
Antihistamine
A serious adverse reaction to clindamycin (Cleocin) is: - ANSWER-Clostridium
difficile-related colitis
If ocular steroids are to be used for more than 10 days, monitoring should
include: - ANSWER-Ocular pressure
The most effective tx for eradication of group A streptococcus in those who are
apparent carriers is: - ANSWER-Oral clindamycin (Cleocin) for 10 days
Oxymetazoline nasal spray, a nasal decongestant, is manufactured under the
brand name: - ANSWER-Afrin
Which of the following is a cholinergic agonist used in the tx of glaucoma? -
ANSWER-Pilocarpine (Pilopine HS) ophthalmic
