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

Question 1

What is tinnitus?

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

Answer 1

Ringing or buzzing in the ears

Question 2

Which of the following classifications of medications are available in ophthalmic formulations for allergic conjunctivitis?

A) Antihistamines
B) Decongestants
C) Mast cell stabilizers
D) All of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

The ear is responsible for:

A) Hearing
B) Balance
C) Maintaining equilibrium
D) All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

What part of the eye detects color?

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

Question 5

The tympanic membrane is also known as the:

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Ketoprofen and flurbiprofen are ophthalmic:

A) Antihistamines
B) Steroids
C) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
D) Antibiotics

Question 8

Which of the following products is a prescription indicated for the treatment of severe dry eyes?

A) Artificial tears
B) Cyclosporine (Restasis)
C) Bimatoprost (Lumigan)
D) Timolol (Timoptic)

Question 9

The possible side effect common to all ophthalmic preparations is:

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

Question 10

The generic name for Tobrex is:

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Which part of the eye is circular opening in the iris that allows light to enter?

A) Lens
B) Pupil
C) Retina
D) Vitreous humor

Question 13

Dilation of the pupil is:

A) Mydriasis
B) Miosis
C) Response to excessive light
D) Meiosis

Question 14

The colored part of the eye is called the:

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

Question 15

General considerations regarding ophthalmic medications include:

A) Maintaining sterility
B) Not using them with contacts in the eyes
C) Shaking them well
D) A and B

Question 16

Which medication is the primary ophthalmic antifungal agent?

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

Question 17

Which of the following categories of medications are used to treat glaucoma?

A) ( $\beta$ -adrenergic blockers)
B) Carbonic-anhydrase inhibitors
C) Sympathomimetics
D) All of the above

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Which of the following is not a sensory organ?

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

Question 20

Which medication can permanently change the color of the eye, thicken and darken the lashes, and darken the eyelids?

A) Timoptic
B) Xalatan
C) Lumigan
D) B and C

Question 21

Goals of antibiotic treatment for streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) include reducing the:

A) Duration and severity of the illness
B) Incidence of complications
C) Transmission of the bacteria to others
D) All of the above are goals of the treatment for strep throat

Question 22

Acute bacterial sinusitis:

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 23

Similarities among Zantac, Prilosec, and Prevacid include:

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 24

Amoxicillin/clavulanate is indicated for:

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

Question 25

Which medication is considered the first-line therapy for bacterial sinusitis?

A) Amoxicillin
B) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
C) Azithromycin
D) Clarithromycin

Question 26

Xalantan is indicated for:

A) Closed-angle glaucoma
B) Fungal conjunctivitis
C) Open-angle glaucoma
D) Viral conjunctivitis

Question 27

The otic analgesic solution Auralgan is:

A) Antipyrine and benzocaine
B) Cefdinir
C) Acetic acid
D) Isopropyl alcohol and anhydrous glycerin

Question 28

Which of the following conditions can affect the quality of hearing?

A) Cerumen buildup
B) Congenital defects
C) Infection
D) All of the above

Question 29

The generic name for Alphagan P is:

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

Question 30

Which of the following statements is not true regarding GERD?

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.

Question 31

What is the generic name for Bleph-10?

A) Cyclosporine
B) Ganciclovir
C) Polymyxin B/trimethoprim
D) Sulfacetamide sodium

Question 32

Medications for earwax removal include:

A) Debrox
B) Pinnacaine
C) Ceruminex
D) A and C

Question 33

Timoptic-XE is administered:

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

Question 34

What is GERD?

A) Gastric exertion reflux disease
B) Gastric esophagus reflux disorder
C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease
D) Gastroesophageal regurgitation disease

Question 35

The auxiliary label needed on all antibiotics used for the treatment of strep throat is:

A) Take with food
B) Shake well
C) Take until gone
D) Take at the same time every day

Question 36

Ototoxicity is an adverse effect associated with:

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

Question 37

PPIs used to inhibit gastric acid secretion are:

A) Positive proton inhibitors
B) Proton producing inhibitors
C) Proton pump inhibitors
D) None of the above

Question 38

Trifluridine is indicated for:

A) Bacterial infections
B) Fungal infections
C) Protozoal infections
D) Viral infections

Question 39

Bacteriostatic agents:

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 40

Which of the following statements is 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.