Question 1

Given the choice, what is the most effective form of medication in the treatment of a child who is crying?

Accepted Answer

A) Eye drops 
B) Suspension 
C) Ointment 
D) Child must stop crying for each of the above 
A) Eye drops 
B) Suspension 
C) Ointment 
D) Child must stop crying for each of the above C

Question 2

The abbreviation OD stands for

Accepted Answer

A) left eye. 
B) right eye. 
C) right cornea. 
D) left cornea. 
A) left eye. 
B) right eye. 
C) right cornea. 
D) left cornea. B

Question 3

Allergic reactions to locally administered ocular medications typically involve

Accepted Answer

A) the skin of the lids. 
B) the conjunctiva. 
C) the cornea. 
D) A and B. 
A) the skin of the lids. 
B) the conjunctiva. 
C) the cornea. 
D) A and B. D

Question 4

Which of the following is an ocular stain used to show defects or abrasions on the corneal epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A) Fluoroquin 
B) Fluorescein 
C) Gram stain 
D) Trifluridine 
A) Fluoroquin 
B) Fluorescein 
C) Gram stain 
D) Trifluridine

Question 5

Using a single eye drop bottle for multiple patients increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A) overdose. 
B) spreading infections. 
C) inactivation. 
D) allergic reactions. 
A) overdose. 
B) spreading infections. 
C) inactivation. 
D) allergic reactions.

Question 6

Side effects of topically applied steroids include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) raising of intraocular pressure. 
B) potentiation of bacterial growth. 
C) potentiation of viral growth. 
D) astigmatism. 
A) raising of intraocular pressure. 
B) potentiation of bacterial growth. 
C) potentiation of viral growth. 
D) astigmatism.

Question 7

The eye reacts with stinging and irritation whenever the pH varies from

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 9 
C) 6 
D) 7 
A) 8 
B) 9 
C) 6 
D) 7

Question 8

What effect do miotic drugs have on the pupil?

Accepted Answer

A) Dilation 
B) Analgesic 
C) Constriction 
D) Paralyze 
A) Dilation 
B) Analgesic 
C) Constriction 
D) Paralyze

Question 9

A patient with a herpes infection of the cornea should be treated with

Accepted Answer

A) an antibiotic. 
B) an antifungal. 
C) an antiviral. 
D) corticosteroids. 
A) an antibiotic. 
B) an antifungal. 
C) an antiviral. 
D) corticosteroids.

Question 10

Compared to mydriatic agents, how do the effects of cycloplegic agents affect the eye?

Accepted Answer

A) Dilates the pupil 
B) Constricts the pupil 
C) Paralyzes accommodation 
D) Both dilates the pupil and paralyzes accommodation 
A) Dilates the pupil 
B) Constricts the pupil 
C) Paralyzes accommodation 
D) Both dilates the pupil and paralyzes accommodation

Question 11

Once a sealed bottle of eye drops is opened, they are no longer considered

Accepted Answer

A) viable. 
B) sterile. 
C) stable. 
D) all of the above. 
A) viable. 
B) sterile. 
C) stable. 
D) all of the above.

Question 12

Corticosteroids are used to treat

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation. 
B) glaucoma. 
C) corneal abrasion. 
D) strabismus. 
A) inflammation. 
B) glaucoma. 
C) corneal abrasion. 
D) strabismus.

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a systemic drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Pills 
B) Intravenous injections 
C) Intramuscular injections 
D) All of the above 
A) Pills 
B) Intravenous injections 
C) Intramuscular injections 
D) All of the above

Question 14

What is the tonicity of 1% Atropine?

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 99% 
C) 50% 
D) Not discernable 
A) 1% 
B) 99% 
C) 50% 
D) Not discernable

Question 15

A systemic side effect of echothiophate iodide, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is

Accepted Answer

A) headaches. 
B) sweating and salivation. 
C) fatigue. 
D) all of the above. 
A) headaches. 
B) sweating and salivation. 
C) fatigue. 
D) all of the above.

Question 16

Seen on a prescription, the phrase "take bid"means

Accepted Answer

A) take once a day. 
B) take twice a day. 
C) take three times a day. 
D) take four times a day. 
A) take once a day. 
B) take twice a day. 
C) take three times a day. 
D) take four times a day.

Question 17

Phenylephrine is what type of drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Parasympathomimetic 
B) Sympathomimetic 
C) Miotic agent 
D) Cycloplegic 
A) Parasympathomimetic 
B) Sympathomimetic 
C) Miotic agent 
D) Cycloplegic

Question 18

Contact lens solution is designed to do what to lenses?

Accepted Answer

A) Sterilize 
B) Disinfect 
C) Acidify 
D) Heat 
A) Sterilize 
B) Disinfect 
C) Acidify 
D) Heat

Question 19

On prescriptions, the symbol "M" or "Mitte" stands for

Accepted Answer

A) label directions. 
B) drug concentration. 
C) refill. 
D) quantity of drug. 
A) label directions. 
B) drug concentration. 
C) refill. 
D) quantity of drug.

Question 20

Steroid therapy is used to treat which of the following eye diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Conjunctivitis 
B) Iritis 
C) Retinal detachment 
D) All of the above 
A) Conjunctivitis 
B) Iritis 
C) Retinal detachment 
D) All of the above

Given the choice, what is the most effective form of medication in the treatment of a child who is crying?

The abbreviation OD stands for

Allergic reactions to locally administered ocular medications typically involve

Which of the following is an ocular stain used to show defects or abrasions on the corneal epithelium?

Using a single eye drop bottle for multiple patients increases the risk of

Side effects of topically applied steroids include all of the following except

The eye reacts with stinging and irritation whenever the pH varies from

What effect do miotic drugs have on the pupil?

A patient with a herpes infection of the cornea should be treated with

Compared to mydriatic agents, how do the effects of cycloplegic agents affect the eye?

Once a sealed bottle of eye drops is opened, they are no longer considered

Corticosteroids are used to treat

Which of the following is considered a systemic drug?

What is the tonicity of 1% Atropine?

A systemic side effect of echothiophate iodide, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is

Seen on a prescription, the phrase "take bid"means

Phenylephrine is what type of drug?

Contact lens solution is designed to do what to lenses?

On prescriptions, the symbol "M" or "Mitte" stands for

Steroid therapy is used to treat which of the following eye diseases?

Assisting in Surgery

Contact Lenses

Ethical and Legal Issues

History Taking

Keratometry Tonometry and Refractometry

Lensometry and Spectacle Skills

Medical Equipment

Ocular Motility and Visual Fields

Ophthalmic Imaging

Patient Services and Education

Pupillary Assessment

Safety Precautions

Supplemental Skills

Visual Assessment

Opthalmological Coding Certification

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Exam 11: Pharmacology

Given the choice, what is the most effective form of medication in the treatment of a child who is crying?

The abbreviation OD stands for

Allergic reactions to locally administered ocular medications typically involve

Which of the following is an ocular stain used to show defects or abrasions on the corneal epithelium?

Using a single eye drop bottle for multiple patients increases the risk of

Side effects of topically applied steroids include all of the following except

The eye reacts with stinging and irritation whenever the pH varies from

What effect do miotic drugs have on the pupil?

A patient with a herpes infection of the cornea should be treated with

Compared to mydriatic agents, how do the effects of cycloplegic agents affect the eye?

Once a sealed bottle of eye drops is opened, they are no longer considered

Corticosteroids are used to treat

Which of the following is considered a systemic drug?

What is the tonicity of 1% Atropine?

A systemic side effect of echothiophate iodide, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is

Seen on a prescription, the phrase "take bid"means

Phenylephrine is what type of drug?

Contact lens solution is designed to do what to lenses?

On prescriptions, the symbol "M" or "Mitte" stands for

Steroid therapy is used to treat which of the following eye diseases?

Assisting in Surgery

Contact Lenses

Ethical and Legal Issues

History Taking

Keratometry Tonometry and Refractometry

Lensometry and Spectacle Skills

Medical Equipment

Ocular Motility and Visual Fields

Ophthalmic Imaging

Patient Services and Education

Pupillary Assessment

Safety Precautions

Supplemental Skills

Visual Assessment

Opthalmological Coding Certification

Filters