module 9 unit B - Eyes

Question 1

glaucoma drugs that increase aqueous outflow

Answer 1

Prostaglandin analogs (latanoprost, travoprost…)

Question 2

glaucoma drugs that decrease aqueous humor formation

Answer 2

Beta blockers (timolol, cartelol)
alpha adrenergic agonists (Apraclonidine, brimonidine)

Question 3

Initial treatment for open-angle glaucoma

Answer 3

prostaglandin analogs (Latanoprost)

Question 4

Occular lubricant

Answer 4

Restasis

Question 5

Mast cell stabilizers

Answer 5

cromolyn

lodoxamide

Question 6

treatment for blepharitis

Answer 6

bacitracin ointment

erythromycin 0.5% ointment

Question 7

Treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis

Answer 7

antibacterial drops or ointment

bacitracin or erythromycin

Question 8

treatment for allergic conjunctivitis

Answer 8

Mast cell stabilizers: cromolyn, lodoxamide
Antihistamines: Azelastin, olopatidine
Others: nsaids, ocular decongestants, glucocorticoids.

Question 9

Beta blocker eyedrops

Answer 9

timolol

betaxolol

Question 10

prostaglandin analog

Answer 10

Latanoprost (Xalatan)

Question 11

MOA of prostaglandin analog

Answer 11

Facilitates aqueous humor outflow by relaxing the ciliary muscle.

Question 12

Should NPs prescribe glucocorticoids for eyes?

Answer 12

NO! Can cause vision loss if there is an infection in the eye.

Question 13

drug of choice for AOM

Answer 13

Amoxicillin

Question 14

Treatment for headlice, pediculosis pubis, scabies

Answer 14

Permethrin 1% for llice

Permethrin 5% for scabies