Deck 28: Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders

Question 1

What are the two divisions of the anterior cavity? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) the anterior chamber
B) the posterior chamber
C) the ciliary body
D) the trabecular meshwork

Answer 1

the anterior chamber
the posterior chamber

Question 2

Which of the following are risk factors associated with glaucoma? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) low blood pressure
B) migraine headaches
C) high levels of nearsightedness or farsightedness
D) younger age

Answer 2

migraine headaches
high levels of nearsightedness or farsightedness

Question 3

What the result of high IOP untreated over time?

A) Increase in blood pressure causing cardiovascular events
B) Increase in intracranial pressure causing a hemorrhagic stroke
C) Increased pressure on the optic nerve, leading to blindness
D) Increased pressure causes your eye to burst

Answer 3

Increased pressure on the optic nerve, leading to blindness

Question 4

Which medications increase the outflow of aqueous humor? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Miotics
B) Sympathomimetics
C) Prostaglandins
D) Beta blockers
E) Prostamides

Question 5

The patient has been prescribed acetylcholine chloride. What is a temporary adverse effect the pharmacist will include in the medication teaching?

A) Dryness
B) Photophobia
C) Heightened pigmentation
D) Blurred vision

Question 6

A patient asks about using aloe vera for eye irritation. What will the pharmacist recommend for the patient to obtain a therapeutic effect?

A) That the patient refrain from using this natural alternative
B) Placing aloe in the eye
C) Treating the areas around the eyes
D) Asking for a prescription for an anti-inflammatory medication instead

Question 7

The pharmacist is reviewing a medication administration record. Which medication from the list is considered a mydriatic agent?

A) Hydroxyamphetamine
B) Cyclopentolate
C) Atropine sulfate
D) Scopolamine hydrobromide

Question 8

The pharmacist is providing education to a patient with a history of earwax buildup. Which medication does the pharmacist include in the teaching session?

A) Acetic acid and hydrocortisone
B) Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and hydrocortisone
C) Triethanolamine polypeptide oleate 10% condensate
D) Polymixin B, neomycin, and hydrocortisone

Question 9

Which of the following is a prostaglandin used to treat glaucoma? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Latanoprost
B) Phenylephrine
C) Acetazolamide
D) Brimonidine tartrate

Question 10

The aqueous humour drains from the anterior cavity through the trabecular meshwork

Question 11

Some medications may contribute to the development of glaucoma, including long-term use of topical corticosteroids, some antihypertensives, antihistamines, and antidepressants.

Question 12

Glaucoma is such a dreaded eye disease because it is a usually slowly progressive disease with no symptoms that could lead to blindness if left untreated.

Question 13

Closed-angle glaucoma is usually caused by stress, impact injury, or medications and comes on suddenly.

Question 14

The 2 major goals of glaucoma therapy is to decrease the outflow of aqueous humor or increase the formation of aqueous humor in order to decrease intraocular pressure.

Question 15

Osmotic diuretics reduce plasma volume and therefore represent one approach to reduce the formation of aqueous humor in clients with glaucoma.

Question 16

Mydriatic drugs are used to constrict the pupils.

Question 17

In order to provide relief for a range of otic symptoms, glucocorticoids are often used in combination with antibiotics and other drugs.

Question 18

Drugs that increase the outflow of aqueous humor include miotics, sympathomimetics, prostaglandin antagonists and prostamides.

Question 19

List the types of drugs used to decrease aqueous humour formation and give an example of each type.

Question 20

List the types of drugs used to increase the drainage of aqueous humour and give an example of each type.

Question 21

Why are topical drugs used to treat outer ear disorders while middle ear or inner ear are often treated with systemic drugs?