Optho

Question 1

what is the DOC for bacterial conjunctivitis

Answer 1

erythromycin

Question 2

when should viral conjunctivitis improve

Answer 2

7d

Question 3

when should bacterial conjunctivitis resolve

Answer 3

3-5d

Question 4

all patients ____ years old should have a complete eye exam q5yrs to detect AMD early

Answer 4

41-55yrs

Question 5

the AREDS formulations are for _____

Answer 5

dry age related macular degeneration

Question 6

what is the difference between the AREDS2 formulation and the OG

Answer 6

removed b-carotene and decreased zonc dose
aadded lutein, zeaxanthin, omega 3 or 6

Question 7

what is the drug tx for wet AMD

Answer 7

VEGFi (bevacizumab, ranibizumab, aflibercept) injections

phototx with verteporfin

Question 8

what are the 4 components of post cataract surgery pharmacotx

Answer 8

1. antibiotics
2. antiinflamatories
3. glaucoma meds
4. dilators and cycloplegics

Question 9

why do we use topical abx in cataract surgery

Answer 9

to reduce risk of endophthalmitis

Question 10

when should topical abx for cataract surgery be started and used for

Answer 10

start few days before or immediately after surgery for 7-10d

Question 11

which agents in cataract surgery are used to decrease the risk of cystoid macular edema

Answer 11

antiinflammatory agents

Question 12

antiinflammmatory agents are used for ____ post cataract surgery

Answer 12

3-4wks

Question 13

difluprednate is a _____ used in cataract surgery starting ___ hrs (before/after) surgery and continued for ____

Answer 13

corticosteroid
starting 24hrs after and continued for 2 weeks

Question 14

bromfenac and nepafenac are _______ used in cataract surgery starting___ hrs (before/after) surgery and continued for ____

Answer 14

NSAIDs
24hrs before
continued for 2 weeks

Question 15

why are NSAIDs used in cataract surgery

Answer 15

to decrease need for CS while decreasing inflam

Question 16

what is the most common type of glaucoma

Answer 16

primary open angle

Question 17

what is 1st line tx for glaucoma

Answer 17

prostaglandin analogues (-prost)

Question 18

what condition does the amsler grid screen for

Answer 18

macular degeneration

Question 19

which glaucoma met increases eyelash length and iris pigmentation

Answer 19

prostaglandin analogues

Question 20

what is the MOA of BB in glaucoma

Answer 20

decreases IOP by decreasing formation of aq fluid

Question 21

which BB can be used for glaucoma in a pt with mild obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 21

betaxolol

Question 22

what are 3 adjunctive tx for glaucoma

Answer 22

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
alpha 2 adrenergic agonists
cholinergic agonist

Question 23

brinzolamide and dorzolamide are ____ and they decrease IOP by

Answer 23

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
decreasing aq humor production

Question 24

what glaucoma meds have cross sensitivity with sulfa allergies

Answer 24

brinzolamide, dorzolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitors)

Question 25

apraclonidine and brimonidine are

Answer 25

alpha 2 adrenergic agonists

Question 26

pilocarpine is a

Answer 26

cholinergic agonist

Question 27

acetazolamide and methazolamide are _____ (route) _________ (class) used in ______________

Answer 27

PO carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
used in emergencies

Question 28

when should IOP decrease in glaucoma

Answer 28

within 2 weeks

Question 29

which meds are used in glaucoma emergencies to lower IOP

Answer 29

acetazolamide, methazolamide (PO CAs)