Question 1

Which ophthalmic dosage form would not be used to treat herpes zoster ophthalmicus and herpes simplex keratitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Suspensions 
B) Gels 
C) Ointments 
D) Lotions 
A) Suspensions 
B) Gels 
C) Ointments 
D) Lotions

Question 2

Which of the following drugs is used to treat,prevent,and suppress recurrent herpetic eye disease but is not U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved as prophylaxis for herpes simplex ocular infections?

Accepted Answer

A) Natamycin 
B) Acyclovir 
C) Foscarnet 
D) Trifluridine 
A) Natamycin 
B) Acyclovir 
C) Foscarnet 
D) Trifluridine

Question 3

Another name for granulated eyelids is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) conjunctivitis 
B) uveitis 
C) blepharitis 
D) scleritis 
A) conjunctivitis 
B) uveitis 
C) blepharitis 
D) scleritis

Question 4

Why is a "watchful waiting" approach taken for otitis media in children younger than 2 years?

Accepted Answer

A) For a nonsevere case of otitis media,the problem may take care of itself so antibiotics will not be prescribed to help reduce the risk of bacterial resistance. 
B) Not many antibiotics are available to help treat otitis media in children younger than 2 years,so they are reserved for severe cases. 
C) The liver in children younger than 2 years is not fully developed to metabolize antibiotics,so antibiotics are reserved for treatment only if necessary. 
D) Children younger than 2 years do not like to take antibiotics and may not receive the full dose necessary,thus increasing bacterial resistance;a "watchful wait" is used to make sure they really need an antibiotic. 
A) For a nonsevere case of otitis media,the problem may take care of itself so antibiotics will not be prescribed to help reduce the risk of bacterial resistance. 
B) Not many antibiotics are available to help treat otitis media in children younger than 2 years,so they are reserved for severe cases. 
C) The liver in children younger than 2 years is not fully developed to metabolize antibiotics,so antibiotics are reserved for treatment only if necessary. 
D) Children younger than 2 years do not like to take antibiotics and may not receive the full dose necessary,thus increasing bacterial resistance;a "watchful wait" is used to make sure they really need an antibiotic.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true about uveitis?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a serious eye condition. 
B) It can cause scarring of the eye. 
C) There are two types of uveitis that affect the same part of the eye. 
D) It can cause blindness if left untreated. 
A) It is a serious eye condition. 
B) It can cause scarring of the eye. 
C) There are two types of uveitis that affect the same part of the eye. 
D) It can cause blindness if left untreated.

Question 6

Otitis externa can be treated with _____.

Accepted Answer

A) sulfacetamide 
B) foscarnet 
C) natamycin 
D) ofloxacin 
A) sulfacetamide 
B) foscarnet 
C) natamycin 
D) ofloxacin

Exam 20: Treatment of Ophthalmic and Otic Infections

Which ophthalmic dosage form would not be used to treat herpes zoster ophthalmicus and herpes simplex keratitis?

Which of the following drugs is used to treat,prevent,and suppress recurrent herpetic eye disease but is not U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved as prophylaxis for herpes simplex ocular infections?

Another name for granulated eyelids is _____.

Why is a "watchful waiting" approach taken for otitis media in children younger than 2 years?

Which of the following is not true about uveitis?

Otitis externa can be treated with _____.

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