Deck 14: Eye and Ear Medications

Question 1

All of the following are true about Transderm Scop EXCEPT

A) it is a patch applied to the skin behind the knee.
B) it is a patch applied to the skin behind the ear.
C) it is used for nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.
D) the drug continues to be delivered over 3 days.

Answer 1

it is a patch applied to the skin behind the knee.

Question 2

Infections of the eye treated with ophthalmic antibiotics are

A)conjunctivitis (pinkeye).
B)styes.
C)seasonal allergies.
D)conjunctivitis and styes.

Answer 2

conjunctivitis and styes.

Question 3

Which of the following are used to decrease earwax?

A)Statins
B)Cerumenolytics
C)Thrombolytics
D)Miotics
E)Prostaglandins

Answer 3

Cerumenolytics

Question 4

The disorder that leads to blindness because of increased pressure in the eye is

A)diabetes.
B)glaucoma.
C)retinal detachment.
D)macular degeneration.

Question 5

Which of the following drugs dilates the pupils?

A)Cerumenolytics
B)Glucocorticoids
C)Mydriatics
D)Miotics

Question 6

What part of the retina processes black and white?

A)Rods
B)Cones
C)Optic nerve
D)Lens

Question 7

Which part of the eye contains the aqueous humor?

A)Anterior chamber
B)Posterior chamber
C)Iris
D)Cornea

Question 8

All of the following are types of glaucoma EXCEPT

A)open-angle.
B)narrow-angle.
C)abnormal-tension.
D)angle-closure.
E)normal-tension.

Question 9

Match the following eye medication with its use.
Used in the treatment of glaucoma

A)Restasis
B)Gentamicin
C)Scopolamine
D)Omnipred
E)Pilocarpine HCL

Question 10

Medications that decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) by reducing the flow of aqueous humor include

A)alpha blockers.
B)beta blockers.
C)carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
D)osmotic diuretics.
E)alpha and beta blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and osmotic diuretics.

Question 11

Match the following eye medication with its use.
Used to treat bacterial infections

A)Restasis
B)Gentamicin
C)Scopolamine
D)Omnipred
E)Pilocarpine HCL

Question 12

Which part of the eye contains the vitreous humor?

A)Anterior chamber
B)Posterior chamber
C)Iris
D)Cornea

Question 13

Match the following eye medication with its use.
Used to treat chronic dry eyes by increasing tear production

A)Restasis
B)Gentamicin
C)Scopolamine
D)Omnipred
E)Pilocarpine HCL

Question 14

Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye?

A)Anterior chamber
B)Posterior chamber
C)Iris
D)Cornea

Question 15

Match the following eye medication with its use.
Used to treat inflammation and pain due to injury or surgery
Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.

A)Restasis
B)Gentamicin
C)Scopolamine
D)Omnipred
E)Pilocarpine HCL

Question 16

Match the following eye medication with its use.
Used to dilate the pupils for examination or inflammatory conditions

A)Restasis
B)Gentamicin
C)Scopolamine
D)Omnipred
E)Pilocarpine HCL

Question 17

What part of the retina processes color?

A)Rods
B)Cones
C)Optic nerve
D)Lens

Question 18

Which of the following is another word for dizziness?

A)Tinnitus
B)Debride
C)Verruca
D)Condyloma
E)Vertigo

Question 19

An instrument used to measure pressure in the eye is called a/an

A)otoscope.
B)microscope.
C)tonometer.
D)thermometer.

Question 20

The light-sensitive tissue located at the back of the eyeball is called the

A)iris.
B)cornea.
C)retina.
D)pupil.

Question 21

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Ophthalmic local anesthetics

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 22

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Beta blockers

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 23

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Cerumenolytics

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 24

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Immunomodulators

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 25

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Ophthalmic corticosteroids

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 26

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Mydriatics

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 27

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Anti-vertigo agents

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 28

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 29

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Miotics

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 30

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Alpha blockers

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 31

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Osmotic diuretics

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye

Question 32

Match the category of medication with its use: Note: Uses may be repeated more than once.
Ophthalmic prostaglandin agonists

A)Soften ear wax
B)Prevent and treat motion sickness
C)Treat ocular hypertension
D)Treat glaucoma
E)Numb the eye prior to surgery
F)Dilate the pupil in inflammatory conditions or for diagnostic or surgical procedures
G)Increase tear production to treat dry eye
H)Decrease inflammation due to injury or surgery in the eye