Eye Pharm

Question 1

Macular degeneration tx

Answer 1

Ranibizumab (Lucentis)

-supplements: vit E, ascorbic acid, beta carotene, zinc oxide, cupric oxide

Question 2

NSAID eye drops

Answer 2

Ketorolac (acular)

Diclofenac (voltaren)

Question 3

Opthalamic corticosteroids

Answer 3

Prednisolone (pred-forte)
Triamcinoclone (triescence)
Tobramycin/dexamethasone (tobradex)

Question 4

Artificial tears

Answer 4

Syntane and lacri-lube

Question 5

Tx for open angle glaucoma: first line, second line, third line

Answer 5

First line:
Prostaglandin inhibitors
Beta blockers
Second line:
Selective alpha2-receptor agonists
Cholinergic agents
Third line: 
Topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Question 6

First line tx: Beta blockers for open angle glaucoma

Answer 6

Selective B1: betaxolol (betopic)

Non-selective: timolol (timoptic)
Levobunolol (betagan)

Question 7

First line prostaglandin-inhibitor for open angle glaucoma:

Answer 7

Bimatoprost (lumigan)

Latanoprost (xalatan)

Question 8

Selective alpha-2 receptor agonists: 2nd line tx for open angle glaucoma

Answer 8

Brimonidine(alphagan)

Question 9

2nd line tx for open angle glaucoma–> cholinergic agent

Answer 9

Pilocarpine soln (isopto Carptine)

Question 10

3rd line tx for open angle glaucoma: topical carbonic anhydride inhibitors

Answer 10

Topical: brinzolamide (adopt)
Systemic: acetazolamide (diamox)

Question 11

Dacroadenitis/dacrocystitis tx:

Answer 11

Mild: augmenting or keflex–> 24/hr follow-up with opthamologist
Mild to severe: admit to hospital; IV abx

Question 12

Normal pH

Answer 12

6.5-7.5

Question 13

Normal IOP

Answer 13

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