APEA EENT
, 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
, 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
