Eye and Ear Disorders

Question 1

Eye drops must always be ______ but ear drops do not.

Answer 1

Sterile

Question 2

_____ drops can be used in the _____ but ____ drops cannot be used in the ____.

Answer 2

Eye, ear, ear, eye

Question 3

What are the classes of antiglaucoma agents?

Answer 3

1. Prostaglandin Analogs
2. Beta Blockers
3. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Question 4

What is the most common pathogen in acute otitis externa?

Answer 4

Pseudomonas

Question 5

True of False:

Topical agents are more effective in treating otitis externa than oral agents.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

In tympanic membrane rupture, which is the better choice?

Suspension or solution

Answer 6

Suspension

Question 7

Otitis Externa caused by pseudomonas responds best to which type of antibiotics?

Answer 7

Fluoroquinolones

Question 8

Staph otitis externa responds to equally to which two classes of antibiotics?

Answer 8

Fluoroquinolones and polymyxin B combinations.

Question 9

What is considered the first line agent for glaucoma?

Answer 9

Prostaglandin Analogs

Question 10

How do prostaglandin analogs work in glaucoma treatment?

Answer 10

Reduction of intraocular pressure by increasing outflow of aqueous humor.

Question 11

What is the adverse effect of prostaglandin analogs that has been used in treatment of eyelash growth?

Answer 11

Bimatoprost causes hypertrichosis of the eyelashes. Is approved for those suffering from hypotrichosis of the eyelashes.