eye disorders

Question 1

Which of the following are true?
A. thyroid dysfunction may be an underlying etiology of dry eye disease
B. reflex hyposecretion may be a pathophysiological mechanism of Sjogren syndrome
C. all minums are preservative-free
D. a demulcent protects and soften tissues, preventing drying and cracking
E. A and C
F. B and C
G. all of the above

Answer 1

correct: E

A. true
B. FALSE - type 2, non-sjogren syndrome
C. true
D. FALSE - emollient

Question 2

Which of the following are anti-inflammatory?
loteprednol
fluorometholone
cyclosporin
lifitegrast

Answer 2

topical ophthalmic corticosteroids - rx
loteprednol - anti-inflammatory
fluorometholone - anti-inflammatory
cyclosporin
lifitegrast

Question 3

Match drug to MOA.

MOA
A. increases goblet cell density
B. blocks key inflammatory markers

drug

3. cyclosporine
4. lifitegrast

Answer 3

A3

B4

Question 4

cyclosporine increases mucin and allows tear film to bind

Answer 4

true - cyclosporine

Question 5

Which of the following is true about conjunctivitis?
A. typically 1 eye is affected in conjunctivitis
B. pts may experience ocular pain
C. light sensitivity may indicate a different condition

Answer 5

correct:

A. FALSE - typically both eyes affected
B. FALSE - never ocular pain or light sensitivity