Question 1

The possible side effect common to all ophthalmic preparations is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Eye irritation 
B)  Blurred vision 
C)  Sensitivity to light 
D)  Itching 
A)  Eye irritation 
B)  Blurred vision 
C)  Sensitivity to light 
D)  Itching A

Question 2

Which medication is the primary ophthalmic antifungal agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Azithromycin 
B)  Ciprofloxacin 
C)  Trifluridine 
D)  Natamycin 
A)  Azithromycin 
B)  Ciprofloxacin 
C)  Trifluridine 
D)  Natamycin D

Question 3

Where in the pharmacy would latanoprost (Xalatan) be found?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the shelf with the ophthalmic products 
B)  On the shelf with the optic products 
C)  In the refrigerator 
D)  In the narcotics drawer 
A)  On the shelf with the ophthalmic products 
B)  On the shelf with the optic products 
C)  In the refrigerator 
D)  In the narcotics drawer C

Question 4

The generic name for Alphagan P is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Brimonidine 
B)  Dipivefrin 
C)  Dorzolamide 
D)  Pilocarpine 
A)  Brimonidine 
B)  Dipivefrin 
C)  Dorzolamide 
D)  Pilocarpine

Question 5

Which type of health care provider cannot prescribe any type of medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Optician 
B)  Ophthalmologist 
C)  Optometrist 
D)  A and C 
A)  Optician 
B)  Ophthalmologist 
C)  Optometrist 
D)  A and C

Question 6

The colored part of the eye is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Iris 
B)  Retina 
C)  Cornea 
D)  Lens 
A)  Iris 
B)  Retina 
C)  Cornea 
D)  Lens

Question 7

Which of the following is not considered to be one of the four layers of the eyelid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle 
B)  Lashes 
C)  Connective tissue 
D)  Conjunctiva 
A)  Muscle 
B)  Lashes 
C)  Connective tissue 
D)  Conjunctiva

Question 8

Bacteriostatic agents:

Accepted Answer

A)  Kill the bacteria 
B)  Limit bacterial growth 
C)  Assist the body's immune system in fighting off the bacteria 
D)  B and C 
A)  Kill the bacteria 
B)  Limit bacterial growth 
C)  Assist the body's immune system in fighting off the bacteria 
D)  B and C

Question 9

What is tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflammation of the inner ear 
B)  Inflammation of the eye 
C)  Ringing or buzzing in the ears 
D)  Buildup of earwax 
A)  Inflammation of the inner ear 
B)  Inflammation of the eye 
C)  Ringing or buzzing in the ears 
D)  Buildup of earwax

Question 10

Amoxicillin/clavulanate is indicated for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ear wax removal 
B)  Eye infections 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Otitis media 
A)  Ear wax removal 
B)  Eye infections 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Otitis media

Question 11

Acute bacterial sinusitis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Primarily develops as a secondary infection after an upper respiratory viral infection 
B)  Will typically improve after 7 to 10 days without treatment 
C)  Is easy to distinguish from viral sinusitis 
D)  Does not include congestion and fever 
A)  Primarily develops as a secondary infection after an upper respiratory viral infection 
B)  Will typically improve after 7 to 10 days without treatment 
C)  Is easy to distinguish from viral sinusitis 
D)  Does not include congestion and fever

Question 12

Timoptic-XE is administered:

Accepted Answer

A)  Once a day 
B)  Twice a day 
C)  Every other day 
D)  Weekly 
A)  Once a day 
B)  Twice a day 
C)  Every other day 
D)  Weekly

Question 13

Ototoxicity is an adverse effect associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Amoxicillin 
B)  Cephalexin 
C)  Gentamicin 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Amoxicillin 
B)  Cephalexin 
C)  Gentamicin 
D)  Both B and C

Question 14

Similarities among Zantac, Prilosec, and Prevacid include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Being available in OTC and prescription formulations 
B)  Once-a-day dosing between 15 and 30 mg for GERD 
C)  The need to be taken before meals 
D)  A and B 
A)  Being available in OTC and prescription formulations 
B)  Once-a-day dosing between 15 and 30 mg for GERD 
C)  The need to be taken before meals 
D)  A and B

Question 15

The generic name for Tobrex is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gentamycin 
B)  Tobramycin 
C)  Timolol 
D)  Trifluridine 
A)  Gentamycin 
B)  Tobramycin 
C)  Timolol 
D)  Trifluridine

Question 16

What part of the eye detects color?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lutea 
B)  Orbit 
C)  Retinal cones 
D)  Retinal rods 
A)  Lutea 
B)  Orbit 
C)  Retinal cones 
D)  Retinal rods

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ophthalmic products can only be used for the eye. 
B)  Ophthalmic products can be used for both the eye and the ear. 
C)  Otic products can be used for both the eye and the ear. 
D)  None of the above statements are true. 
A)  Ophthalmic products can only be used for the eye. 
B)  Ophthalmic products can be used for both the eye and the ear. 
C)  Otic products can be used for both the eye and the ear. 
D)  None of the above statements are true.

Question 18

The tympanic membrane is also known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cornea 
B)  Cochlear membrane 
C)  Retina 
D)  Eardrum 
A)  Cornea 
B)  Cochlear membrane 
C)  Retina 
D)  Eardrum

Question 19

Which of the following is not a sensory organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eyes 
B)  Ears 
C)  Nose 
D)  Throat 
A)  Eyes 
B)  Ears 
C)  Nose 
D)  Throat

Question 20

Which of the following statements is not true regarding GERD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Treatment includes avoiding certain foods. 
B)  Medication treatment includes the use of antacids. 
C)  Medication treatment includes proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine 2 (H2)-antagonists. 
D)  Medications are available by prescription only. 
A)  Treatment includes avoiding certain foods. 
B)  Medication treatment includes the use of antacids. 
C)  Medication treatment includes proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine 2 (H2)-antagonists. 
D)  Medications are available by prescription only.

Exam 26: Therapeutic Agents for Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

The possible side effect common to all ophthalmic preparations is:

Which medication is the primary ophthalmic antifungal agent?

Where in the pharmacy would latanoprost (Xalatan) be found?

The generic name for Alphagan P is:

Which type of health care provider cannot prescribe any type of medication?

The colored part of the eye is called the:

Which of the following is not considered to be one of the four layers of the eyelid?

Bacteriostatic agents:

What is tinnitus?

Amoxicillin/clavulanate is indicated for:

Acute bacterial sinusitis:

Timoptic-XE is administered:

Ototoxicity is an adverse effect associated with:

Similarities among Zantac, Prilosec, and Prevacid include:

The generic name for Tobrex is:

What part of the eye detects color?

Which of the following statements is true?

The tympanic membrane is also known as the:

Which of the following is not a sensory organ?

Which of the following statements is not true regarding GERD?

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