L10 Local Drugs (MCQ)

Question 1

WHAT ARE THE 9 DRUG CATEGORIES IN MIMS (Monthly Index of Medical Specialities)

Answer 1

Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics
Eye Antiseptics with Corticosteroids
Eye Corticosteroids
Mydriatic Drugs
Miotic Drugs
Anti-glaucoma Preparations
Ophthalmic Decongestants, Anesthetics, Anti-Inflammatories
Ophthalmic Lubricants
Other Eye Preparations

Question 2

what are the 3 classifications of drugs

Answer 2

POM : prescription only medication
P: pharmacy only (over counter)
G: general sales (off the shelf)

Question 3

what kind of drugs can be found in P and G category?

Answer 3

-Anti-Infective
- Anti-Allergy
- Tears substitutes
- Lid Hygiene

Question 4

example of anti-infective drug? what drug category and what properties does it have?

Answer 4

Desomedine
-General Sales
-Anti-Bacterial properties

Question 5

what are the ingredients of anti- allergy drugs?

Answer 5

Usually a combination of:
Decongestants
Anti-Histamines

May exist as Mast cell stabilizers as well.

Question 6

SSx of allergy?

Answer 6

itching
Hyperemia
Tearing
Chemosis
Lid swelling
Mucous Discharge

Question 7

what are the properties of prefrin liquifilm? what kind of drug is it?

Answer 7

anti- allergy drug
-Contains phenylephrine
-Relieves minor eye irritation caused by colds, hay fever, dust,
smog, dust, wind and swimming
-“Eye whitener”

Question 8

what are the properties of hialid 0.1 opthalmic sol? what kind of drug is it?

Answer 8

anti- allergy drug
-For irritated, tearing, itching and dry eyes

-Sodium hyaluronate binds to fibronectin and accelerates the
adhesion and extension of epithelial cells.

-studies done revealed corneal epithelial cell healing

-Assist in dry eyes as well

Question 9

what are the properties of naphcon A? what kind of drug is it?

Answer 9

anti- allergy drug

Relief of ocular irritation &/or congestion or for the
treatment of allergic or inflammatory ocular conditions

Question 10

what is the purpose of mast cell stabilisers? how does it differ from regular anti allergy drugs? give eg

Answer 10

Opticrom
Pharmacy Prescription

Also known as: Sodium Cromoglycate

For long term management of allergies–prevents the reaction before it happens

Question 11

what are the 3 lid hygiene products?

Answer 11

1. Systane Lid Wipes
   - cleanse and makeup removal for daily eyelid hygiene.
   - remove debris and make-up that can cause eye irritation
2. Lid-care Solution
   - Exist in bottled solution
   - packaging with cotton pads
3. Lid-care Wipes
   -Sterile moistened wipes
   -able to clean off eye make up and maintain good lid hygiene.