Ophthalmology pt. 2

Question 1

Which of the following ocular sites are primary for systemic absorption of drugs administered?
a. Cornea
b. Sclera
c. Conjunctiva
d. B and C

Answer 1

c. Conjunctiva

Question 2

A patient comes to the pharmacy to pick up their new prescription for cyclosporine. You go to counsel them on this medication. Which of the following would be important counseling points to make with this prescription?
a. Cyclosporine can cause a taste-sense alteration
b. Cyclosporine may cause stinging and/or burning of the eyes
c. You can use your artificial tear eye drops right after applying cyclosporine
d. It may take up to 4 weeks to start to see a benefit form this medication

Answer 2

B and D

Question 3

Which of the following glaucoma medications match its MOA?
a. Latanoprost - increases aq humor outflow
b. Timolol - increases aq humor outflow
c. Pilocarpine - reduces aq humor production
d. Acetazolamide - reduces aq humor production

Answer 3

A and B

Question 4

Mr. Smith has open-angle glaucoma and has been taking Latanoprost for 4 weeks with only a 15% reduction in IOP. With no known risk factors, what would be the next best step?
a. Continue Latanoprost and start Brimonidine
b. Increase Latanoprost to TID
c. Stop Latanoprost and start Timolol
d. Stop Latanoprost and schedule surgery

Answer 4

a. Continue Latanoprost and start Brimonidine

Question 5

Patient came to you for a medication review. They are complaining of unique coloring on the skin around their eyes. When looking at their medications, which could cause this?
a. Brinzolamide
b. Brimonidine
c. Betaxolol
d. Bimatoprost

Answer 5

d. Bimatoprost