Drugs for Ears, Eyes, Skin

Question 1

List the drug classes used in glaucoma

Answer 1

beta blockers
prostaglandin analogues
alpha2 agonists
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Question 2

Which of the drug classes used for glaucoma increases aqueous humor outflow

Answer 2

prostaglandin analogues

Question 3

What is a beta blocker used in glaucoma

Answer 3

timolol

Question 4

What is a prostanglandin analogue used in glaucoma

Answer 4

latanoprost

Question 5

Route of administration of drugs for glaucoma

Answer 5

topical (eye drops)

Question 6

Two drug classes used for allergic conjunctivitis

Answer 6

H1 receptor antagonists
ocular decongestants

Question 7

Which medication class is used in wet age related macular degeneration?

Answer 7

VEGF inhibitors (angiogenesis inhibitors)

Question 8

Name a VEGF inhibitor used in wet age related macular degeneration

Answer 8

bevacizumab

Question 9

Route of administration of VEGF inhibitors for wet age related macular degeneration

Answer 9

injection into vitreous humor

Question 10

Which topical glucocorticoids are used for rashes?

Answer 10

hydrocortisone
cortisone

Question 11

What are keratolytics used for?

Answer 11

overgrowth/thickening
psoriasis
warts/corns
dandruff

Question 12

List a keratolytic

Answer 12

salicylic acid

Question 13

List three classes of topical treatments for acne

Answer 13

antibiotics
retinoids
keratolytics

Question 14

What is the drug of choice for otitis media

Answer 14

amoxicillin

Question 15

To whom is amoxicillin prescribed for otitis media

Answer 15

• infants <6m
• 6m-2y w/ confirmed diagnosis
• > 2yrs w/ severe symptoms

Question 16

Medications used for otitis externa

Answer 16

acetic acid + alcohol

can use antibiotics if that’s not enough.