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Pharmacology Chp 9

Pharm Tech JATC

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A deficiency of which of the following can cause malfunctions in retinal rod cells, which may affect night vision? vitamin A
Cyclosporine taken orally causes _____, however when used locally in the eye, these side effects can be avoided. chemotoxic effects
The common dosage for prostaglandin agents is 1 drop each night.
All the following ophthalmic medications are stored in the refrigerator, except loteprednol.
What is produced by follicles lining the auditory canal? cerumen
Which of the following is considered an affordable first-line therapy for glaucoma but often requires twice a day dosing? beta-blockers
The chronic form of dry eye can lead to vision impairment.
Which of the following may decrease the effectiveness of prostaglandin analogs? NSAID's
Gentamicin is classified as a(n) _____ anti-infective. aminoglycoside
Which of the following otic agents is used to remove ear wax? carbamide peroxide
What is commonly referred to as the white of the eye and is the outer layer of the eyeball? sclera
Which of the following is not a safe dosage form for patients who have tubes in their ears? otic solution
When calculating the appropriate bottle size to dispense an ophthalmic and otic medication, which of the following conversions should be used? 20 drops = 1 milliliter
Which of the following ophthalmic agents for glaucoma is available in a tablet dosage form? dichlorphenamide
Ocuvite is contraindicated for which of the following? patients who smoke
What connects the middle ear to the throat to allow fluid to drain and to allow equalization of the pressure in the middle ear when atmospheric air pressure changes? eustachian tube
Which vitamin does the body manufacture from beta-carotene? Vitamin A
A technician should alert the pharmacist if Tobrex ophthalmic solution is prescribed for a patient that has an allergy to aminoglycoside.
If recommended by a prescriber, how should a patient take Ocuvite? 2 tablets each morning and evening with food
Which of the following is a prostaglandin analog used to treat glaucoma? latanoprost
Topical ophthalmic corticosteroids achieve all the following, except decreasing discharge.
All of the following drug therapies can contribute to dry eyes, except prostaglandin analog agents.
Which of the following otic solutions is only available as a prescription? Cortisporin
All the following are bones inside the ear that transmit vibrations from sound by tapping on the oval window, except cochlea
Which of the following is classified as a disease-modifying agent used to treat dry eye? cyclosporine
Conjunctivitis is a common eye disorder treated with which of the following combinations of drugs? antibiotics and steroids
Presbycusis is a type of hearing loss caused by which of the following? damage to hairs in the inner ear
Otitis externa is commonly known as swimmer's ear.
Pregnant patients with an allergy to macrolides and patients with myasthenia gravis or heart arrhythmia should avoid taking which of the following anti-infectives? azithromycin
Which of the following ophthalmic anti-infectives is prescribed to treat conjunctivitis, with the typical prescribing frequency of six times daily? erythromycin
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