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What is uveitis?

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Inflammation of the uvea, iris, and ciliary body

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Is the epithelium of the cornea hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

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Hydrophobic

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Is the endothelium of the cornea hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

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Hydrophobic

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Is the stroma of the cornea hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

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Hydrophilic

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Would an oil-based medication more easily penetrate the corneal epithelium or stroma?

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Epithelium

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Would a water-based medication more easily penetrate the corneal endothelium or stroma?

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Stroma

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7
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When suspicious of a corneal ulcer, you would use a fluorescing stain toe identify the ulcer. Which layer of the cornea does this stain adhere to?

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Stroma

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What are the 2 possible ways of drug absorption when topically administered?

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  1. Penetration of the cornea

2. Systemic absorption through the conjunctiva and the nasolacrimal system

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9
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Higher drug ____ or higher ____ of treatment can be used in order to increase the drug concentration in a treated tissue?

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Higher drug CONCENTRATION or higher FREQUENCY of treatment can be used in order to increase the drug concentration in a treated tissue.

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Wait at least ___ minutes between different eye drops.

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5 minutes

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Which MUST be shook well prior to application, an ophthalmic solution or suspension?

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Suspension

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Which is more stable, ophthalmic drops or ointment?

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Ophthalmic ointment

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13
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Explain the penetration of subconjunctival injections.

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Bypass the conjunctival and corneal barriers for direct scleral absorption

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What are the indications for subconjunctival injection?

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  1. Bolus of medication for animals not permitting repeated topical application (Ex: wildlife, aggressive animal)
  2. For water-soluble drugs that would penetrate the cornea poorly
  3. For long-acting drugs
  4. To confine a drug’s effect to the eye
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Again, what are the indications for subconjunctival injections?

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  1. For long-acting drugs
  2. For water-soluble drugs (unable to penetrate the cornea)
  3. To confine a drug’s effect to the eye
  4. For animals that will not permit repeated topical administration
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16
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True or False: Systemically administered drugs have no effect on the anterior or vitreous chambers of the eye.

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FALSE - systemic drugs do have an effect on these chambers.

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True or Falase: Most antibiotics penetrate the cornea well.

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FALSE - most antibiotics have poor corneal penetration.

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18
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Name the 3 polypeptide ocular drugs.

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  1. Polymyxin B
  2. Gramicidin
  3. Bacitracin
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Are the polypeptides bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

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Bactericidal

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20
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Describe the spectrum of the polypeptides.

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Broad spectrum

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True or False: The polypeptides can be administered topically, subconjunctivally, or systemically.

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FALSE - the polypeptides are toxic when administered subconjunctivally or systemically. The polypeptides should only be used topically.

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22
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Name 3 aminoglycosides used in ocular pharmacology.

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  1. Gentamicin
  2. Tobramycin
  3. Amikacin
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23
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Describe the spectrum of the aminoglycosides.

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Broad spectrum

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24
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Are the aminoglycosides bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

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Bactericidal

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25
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True or False: These aminoglycosides can be used systemically.

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FALSE - aminoglycosides are toxic when used systemically.

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Which of the following is the most effective aminoglycoside, tobramycin or gentamicin?

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Tobramycin

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Which of the following is least epitheliotoxic, tobramycin or gentamicin?

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Tobramycin

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What is the most commonly used quinolone in ocular pharmacology?

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Ofloxacin

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Describe the spectrum of the quinolones.

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Broad spectrum (limited against anaerobes)

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30
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Which antibiotic is effective against resistant staphylococcus?

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Cephalosporins: Cefazolin

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31
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The cephalosporin cefazolin is used mainly for what type of ocular infections?

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Staph and strep infections

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32
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True or False: The cephalosporin cefazolin easily penetrates the cornea.

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FALSE - cefazolin has LOW corneal permeability.

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33
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Which of the following are the tetracyclines, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-protozoal, anti-protease.

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  1. Antibacterial
  2. Anti-inflammatory
  3. Anti-protease
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34
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Are the tetras bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

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Bacteriostatic

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35
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The tetras are effective against ____ and ____.

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  1. Mycoplasma

2. Chlamydophila (mainly in kittens)

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36
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What is the only ophthalmic preparation of tetracycline?

37
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Which fungal organism is miconazole effective against?

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Aspergillus

38
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True or False: Miconazole has poor penetration of the cornea.

39
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Which 2 fungal species is voriconazole effective against?

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  1. Fusarium

2. Aspergillus

40
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True or False: Voriconazole has good penetration of the cornea.

41
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What type of antivirals are currently the main antivirals used in veterinary ophthalmology?

A

Nucleoside analogs

42
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Nucleoside analogs are most frequently used to treat which virus?

A

Feline herpesvirus

43
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Nucleoside analogs are virostatic or virocidal?

A

Virostatic

44
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What is the administration protocol for Idoxuridine?

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Every 2 hours for 2 days then 4-6 x/day for 3-4 weeks

45
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Which of the following is not effective against feline herpesvirus: Nucleoside analogs, Cidofovir, Acyclovir.

46
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Which dose of Famciclovir has been reported to have a positive clinical effect?

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90 mg/kg every 12 hours

47
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How does L-lysine interfere with viral replication?

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Ties up arginine so it is not available for viral replication

48
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What can you use as a life-long food additive for chronic recurring feline herpesvirus infections?

49
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What is the administration protocol of L-lysine in PREVENTION of feline herpesvirus?

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250-500 mg/cat every 24 hours

50
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What is the administration protocol of L-lysine in TREATMENT of feline herpesvirus?

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250-500 mg/cat every 12 hours

51
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Do NOT use topical steroids on an eye with what?

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Ulcerative keratitis

52
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Corticosteroids decrease the release of ____ from injured cell membranes.

A

Arachidonic acid

53
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Corticosteroids block degranulation of what 3 cell types?

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  1. Neutrophils
  2. Mast cells
  3. Basal cells
54
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Corticosteroids prevent release of histamine, ____, and ____.

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  1. Proteases

2. Bradykinin

55
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Corticosteroids increase or decrease capillary permeability?

56
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Corticosteroids increase or decrease vasodilation?

57
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Corticosteroids increase or decrease neovascularization?

58
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What are the 3 general indications for corticosteroid use?

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  1. Allergies
  2. Hypersensitivities
  3. Immune-mediated diseases
59
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How do corticosteroids affect fibroblast responses?

A

Inhibit fibroblast responses

60
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How do corticosteroids affect epithelial regeneration?

A

Interfere with epithelial regeneration

61
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How do corticosteroids affect collagen?

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They potentiate proteinases that break down collagen

62
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What affect do corticosteroids have on intraocular pressure?

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Increase intraocular pressure

63
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What affect do corticosteroids have on corneal epithelium and stroma?

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Cause degeneration with long term use

64
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True or False: Just like in the human being, corticosteroids cause cataracts in animals.

A

FALSE - corticosteroids do NOT cause cataracts in animals.

65
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True of False: Corticosteroid can facilitate viral infections in prolonged use.

A

FALSE - corticosteroids can facilitate FUNGAL infections in prolonged use.

66
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Corticosteroids should be avoiding with metabolic diseases, especially ____ in small animals.

67
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Which of the following topical corticosteroids has the best corneal penetration: acetate, alcohol, or phosphate?

68
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What would you use for intraocular inflammation?

A

Prednisolone acetate

69
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What would you use for extraocular inflammation?

A

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate

70
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Which corticosteroid is systemically used in small animals?

A

Prednisone or prednisolone

71
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Which corticosteroid is systemically used in horses?

A

Dexamethasone

72
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Which is preferred in exotic animals, steroids or NSAIDs?

73
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How do NSAIDs work?

A

Prevent the formation of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid

74
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What are the primary mediators of ocular inflammation?

A

Prostaglandins

75
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What NSAID can be used in horses to treat SCC?

76
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What are the 2 most common treatments for KCS to date?

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  1. Tacrolimus

2. Cyclosporin (Optimmune)

77
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What affect do Tacrolimus and Cyclosporin have on tear production?

A

Stimulate tear production

78
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What are serum, N-acetylcysteine, EDTA, and tetracyclines?

A

Anti-proteases

79
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How do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors work?

A

Block the carbonic anhydrase enzyme, decreasing aqueous humor production

80
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For what condition would you use carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?

81
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How do prostaglandin anaglogs decrease intraocular pressure?

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By increasing uveoscleral outflow

82
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What are Latanoprost and Travoprost?

A

Prostaglandin analogues

83
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Which of the following is most cost effective, Latanoprost or Travoprost?

A

Latanoprost

84
Q

How are beta-adrenergic blockers anti-glaucoma?

A

Decrease aqueous humor production

They do this by blocking beta receptors on the ciliary epithelium

85
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What is the adverse effect of using a beta blocker?

A

Bradycardia

86
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True or False: Beta blockers can be used alone in the treatment of glaucoma.

A

FALSE - Beta blockers are not adequate in treating glaucoma when used alone. They are preferably used in combination with a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

87
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Osmotic diuresis can be used to lower intraocular pressure. What is the mechanism of this?

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Shrinks the vitreous of the eye

88
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What is an example of a drug that can cause osmotic diuresis and shrinkage of the vitreous by association?

89
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In what patients would Mannitol be contraindicated?

A

Renal disease patients

Pharmacology Fall 2016 (17 decks)

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