Deck 18: Eye Medications

Question 1

Julian has just been diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma and medications are prescribed.Is he likely to have a prescription for miotics?

A)Perhaps,but only if he is about to have surgery.
B)Yes.Miotics are essential in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma.
C)No.Miotics are not used for either type of glaucoma.
D)No.Miotics are considered third-line therapy due to side effects.

Answer 1

No.Miotics are considered third-line therapy due to side effects.

Question 2

Jeffrey has chronic dry eye that causes inflammation of his eyes and discomfort.What topical preparation might be prescribed to help relieve his symptoms?

A)cyclosporine
B)dexamethasone
C)acetazolamide
D)flurbiprofen

Answer 2

cyclosporine

Question 3

Alfred is taking an alpha agonist to treat his glaucoma.What is especially important for him to know?

A)The medication is likely to cause postural hypotension and he should use caution in rising.
B)The medication often causes shortness of breath,so exercise should be restricted.
C)The medication may cause drowsiness and he should be careful when engaging in hazardous activities.
D)The medication can have a potentially fatal interaction with caffeine.

Answer 3

The medication may cause drowsiness and he should be careful when engaging in hazardous activities.

Question 4

Brent is taking a beta-adrenergic blocker to treat his glaucoma.What action do beta-adrenergic blockers have?

A)They increase the rate of aqueous humor outflow.
B)They decrease the rate of aqueous humor outflow.
C)They decrease the rate of aqueous humor production.
D)They increase the rate of aqueous humor production.

Question 5

Aminoglycosides are rarely used as anti-infectives for eyes because of .

A)risk of systemic effects
B)widespread antibiotic resistance
C)toxicity to the corneal epithelium
D)the presence of gram positive organisms

Question 6

May has been diagnosed with glaucoma and is told she will be taking medications for the rest of her life.What is the primary function of antiglaucoma drugs?

A)increase of aqueous humor production
B)reduction of intraocular pressure
C)reduction of inflammation
D)protection of the cornea

Question 7

While being treated for glaucoma,Barbara is told that one of her medications may change the length,thickness,and pigmentation of her eyelashes.What medication has these effects?

A)betaxolol
B)bimatoprost
C)pilocarpine HCl
D)acetazolamide

Question 8

You are providing medication education to Petra,who has been prescribed a prostaglandin analog for the treatment of glaucoma.What should you tell her about side effects?

A)Systemic side effects are rare,but can include upper respiratory infections.
B)Systemic side effects are common but typically mild.
C)Systemic side effects are so uncommon that it can be safely used in pregnant or nursing women.
D)Systemic side effects are common and often severe.

Question 9

You are reading the consent information for an eye exam and see that you will be given eye drops that cause cycloplegia.What is the most likely active substance in the eye drops?

A)tetracaine
B)brimonidine
C)atropine
D)phenylephrine

Question 10

Krissi is using eye drops for glaucoma.What can she do to help reduce the possibility of systemic effects?

A)Take multiple drops in quick succession.
B)Apply gentle pressure to inner canthus after instillation.
C)Rub vigorously after instillation.
D)Warm eye drops to body temperature before instilling.

Question 11

Braxton accidentally splashed a caustic liquid in his eyes.What topical medication might be prescribed to reduce inflammation and prevent scar formation?

A)corticosteroids
B)timolol
C)acetazolamide
D)cyclosporine

Question 12

Christian has an eye infection and an ophthalmic antibiotic preparation has been prescribed.Assuming there is not microbial resistance,how long should it take to see improvement?

A)within 48 hours
B)2 to 3 days
C)5 to 7 days
D)10 to 14 days

Question 13

Arturo is having a medical procedure that requires the application of a local anesthetic,tetracaine,to his eye.What should he know about this medication?

A)He should wear an eye patch because the medication causes a temporary loss of the blink reflex.
B)This medication may have the effect of causing his eyelashes to thicken.
C)This medication is associated with potentially serious cardiovascular side effects.
D)He should massage his eye vigorously to help the effects of the medication wear off quickly.

Question 14

Sergio has had cataract surgery.What kind of eye drops will he likely be given to reduce post-surgical inflammation?

A)NSAID
B)mydriatic
C)cyclosporine
D)corticosteroid

Question 15

Amos was taken to the emergency room after an industrial accident caused eye injuries.What may be useful in the acute stages of eye injury to prevent scarring?

A)cycloplegics
B)topical corticosteroids
C)mydriatics
D)NSAIDs

Question 16

Jalen has glaucoma and a miotic has been prescribed.The physician explains to Jalen that miotics act by .

A)decreasing aqueous humor production
B)increasing aqueous humor production
C)decreasing aqueous humor outflow
D)increasing aqueous humor outflow

Question 17

Tracy's eyes are inflamed.What type of topical agent would provide a barrier function at the level of the conjunctival mucosa and help to dilute and flush various allergens and inflammatory mediators?

A)NSAIDs
B)corticosteroids
C)ophthalmic lubricants
D)decongestants

Question 18

Mariam's ophthalmologist prescribes a prostaglandin analog for her glaucoma and explains that prostaglandin inhibitors act by .

A)decreasing aqueous humor production
B)increasing aqueous humor outflow
C)increasing aqueous humor production
D)decreasing aqueous humor outflow

Question 19

Jose has angle-closure glaucoma and is about to have surgery.What IV antiglaucoma medication might he be given pre-operatively?

A)latanoprost
B)acetazolamide
C)brimonidine
D)timolol

Question 20

You are reading the consent information for an eye exam and see that you will be given eye drops that cause cycloplegia.What is cycloplegia?

A)inability to open or blink the eyes
B)contraction of the muscles of accommodation
C)paralysis of the muscles of accommodation
D)profound dilation of the pupil

Question 21

Mackenzie has an eye inflammation commonly that is called "pink" or "red" eye.She most likely has .

A)otitis
B)conjunctivitis
C)macularitis
D)blepharitis

Question 22

Glenn has keratitis caused by herpes simplex.How often should he apply his prescribed antiviral eye drops?

A)up to nine drops a day at two hour intervals
B)every 12 hours
C)every four hours
D)every 6 hours

Question 23

Libby is taken to the emergency room with a sudden onset of pain,blurred vision,and a dilated pupil.What is the most likely diagnosis?

A)open-angle glaucoma
B)angle-closure glaucoma
C)conjunctivitis
D)cataracts

Question 24

Antonia is surprised to learn that her friend has been prescribed aminoglycoside-containing eye drops because she knows that they are associated with damage to the .

A)pupil
B)aqueous humor
C)corneal epithelium
D)optic nerve

Question 25

Farrah is using ketorolac eye drops because of occular inflammation.How can she reduce the stinging and burning that occur when she instills the drops?

A)rubbing her eyes vigorously after use
B)holding an ice pack on her eyes for 10 minutes prior to use
C)warming the drops to body temperature before use
D)refrigerating the solution before use