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