Which of the following statements are true concerning ophthalmic anti-inflammatory and antiinfective agents?
1. Most ophthalmic antiinfective/anti-inflammatory agents are effective on mucous membranes that have been injured or are inflamed.
2.To discourage drug-resistant strains of antiinfectives, antibiotics for ophthalmologic problems should be administered locally.
3. Any topical medication may be used in the eye.
4.With viral infections, both eyes may need to be treated.
5.In irrigating eyes, the head should be turned toward the affected side to prevent cross-contamination of the unaffected eye.

Question

Which of the following statements are true concerning ophthalmic anti-inflammatory and antiinfective agents?
1. Most ophthalmic antiinfective/anti-inflammatory agents are effective on mucous membranes that have been injured or are inflamed.
2.To discourage drug-resistant strains of antiinfectives, antibiotics for ophthalmologic problems should be administered locally.
3. Any topical medication may be used in the eye.
4.With viral infections, both eyes may need to be treated.
5.In irrigating eyes, the head should be turned toward the affected side to prevent 	cross-contamination of the unaffected eye.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is true because ophthalmic anti-inflammatory and antiinfective agents are effective on mucous membranes that have been injured or are inflamed.
Statement 2 is true because to discourage drug-resistant strains of antiinfectives, antibiotics for ophthalmologic problems should be administered locally.
Statement 3 is false because not all topical medications may be used in the eye.
Statement 4 is true for viral infections because both eyes may need to be treated to prevent the infection from spreading.
Statement 5 is true because when irrigating eyes, the head should be turned toward the affected side to prevent cross-contamination of the unaffected eye. 
Therefore, the correct choice is B.

Which of the Following Statements Are True Concerning Ophthalmic Anti-Inflammatory