APEA EENT LATEST 2025/ 2026 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW!!)
For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin
ointment to the affected eye using: - ,,,answer,,,A 1 cm ribbon 5 times
daily for 7 days
The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: -
,,,answer,,,Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), a lubricant
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): -
,,,answer,,,Neuraminidase inhibitor
The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline
(Visine-LR) is approximately: - ,,,answer,,,6 hours-pts should be advised
to apply 1-2 drops in the affected eye q 6 hours
The mechanism of action for macrolides is to: - ,,,answer,,,block the
dissociation of peptidyl tRNA from ribosomes
2nd generation antihistamines: - ,,,answer,,,have a variety of anti-
inflammatory properties-including decreased mast cell mediator
properties and downregulation of adhesion molecule expression
,After the administration of olopatadine (Pataday) ophthalmic for allergic
conjunctivitis, contact lenses should not be inserted for at least: -
,,,answer,,,10 minutes-do not insert if eyes are red
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ocular steroids? -
,,,answer,,,Promotes capillary proliferation and dilation
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B/trimethoprim ophthalmic is: -
,,,answer,,,Increased cell wall permeability/inhibition of nucleic acid and
protein synthesis
Sulfacetamide/prednisolone (Blephamide) is NOT indicated in: -
,,,answer,,,Ocular mycobacterial infection (ocular tuberculosis)
The mechanism of action of pheniramine is that it: -
,,,answer,,,Antagonized histamine-1 receptors
The duration of action of meclizine (Antivert) is: - ,,,answer,,,8 hours-1st
gen antihistamine , onset ~1 hr with half-life of 6 hours
The mechanism of action for mast cell stabilizers is: -
,,,answer,,,Inhibition of histamine release and slow reacting substances
of anaphylaxis
The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: - ,,,answer,,,Bleph-10
The vasoconstrictive properties of alpha- agonist medications make them
beneficial for the tx of: - ,,,answer,,,Sinus congestion-used to reduce
edema and inflammation within sinus cavities
The generic name for Dramamine is: - ,,,answer,,,Dimehydrinate
, Which risk factor would NOT prohibit the NP from prescribing
prednisolone acetate (Pred Forte)? - ,,,answer,,,Superficial punctate
keratitis
Which of the following organisms is NOT susceptible to sulfacetamide
ophthalmic (Bleph-10)? - ,,,answer,,,Psuedomonas aeruginosa- does not
provide adequate coverage against Neisseria species
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis is: -
,,,answer,,,Acetaminophen
Azelasine (Astelin), for tx of allergic rhinitis, is classified as a nasal: -
,,,answer,,,Antihistamine
A serious adverse reaction to clindamycin (Cleocin) is: -
,,,answer,,,Clostridium difficile-related colitis
If ocular steroids are to be used for more than 10 days, monitoring should
include: - ,,,answer,,,Ocular pressure
The most effective tx for eradication of group A streptococcus in those
who are apparent carriers is: - ,,,answer,,,Oral clindamycin (Cleocin) for
10 days
Oxymetazoline nasal spray, a nasal decongestant, is manufactured under
the brand name: - ,,,answer,,,Afrin
Which of the following is a cholinergic agonist used in the tx of glaucoma?
- ,,,answer,,,Pilocarpine (Pilopine HS) ophthalmic
A common side effect related to the administration of cetirizine (Zyrtec)
is: - ,,,answer,,,Drowsiness-admin at bedtime
BANK| COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW!!)
For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin
ointment to the affected eye using: - ,,,answer,,,A 1 cm ribbon 5 times
daily for 7 days
The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: -
,,,answer,,,Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), a lubricant
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): -
,,,answer,,,Neuraminidase inhibitor
The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline
(Visine-LR) is approximately: - ,,,answer,,,6 hours-pts should be advised
to apply 1-2 drops in the affected eye q 6 hours
The mechanism of action for macrolides is to: - ,,,answer,,,block the
dissociation of peptidyl tRNA from ribosomes
2nd generation antihistamines: - ,,,answer,,,have a variety of anti-
inflammatory properties-including decreased mast cell mediator
properties and downregulation of adhesion molecule expression
,After the administration of olopatadine (Pataday) ophthalmic for allergic
conjunctivitis, contact lenses should not be inserted for at least: -
,,,answer,,,10 minutes-do not insert if eyes are red
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ocular steroids? -
,,,answer,,,Promotes capillary proliferation and dilation
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B/trimethoprim ophthalmic is: -
,,,answer,,,Increased cell wall permeability/inhibition of nucleic acid and
protein synthesis
Sulfacetamide/prednisolone (Blephamide) is NOT indicated in: -
,,,answer,,,Ocular mycobacterial infection (ocular tuberculosis)
The mechanism of action of pheniramine is that it: -
,,,answer,,,Antagonized histamine-1 receptors
The duration of action of meclizine (Antivert) is: - ,,,answer,,,8 hours-1st
gen antihistamine , onset ~1 hr with half-life of 6 hours
The mechanism of action for mast cell stabilizers is: -
,,,answer,,,Inhibition of histamine release and slow reacting substances
of anaphylaxis
The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: - ,,,answer,,,Bleph-10
The vasoconstrictive properties of alpha- agonist medications make them
beneficial for the tx of: - ,,,answer,,,Sinus congestion-used to reduce
edema and inflammation within sinus cavities
The generic name for Dramamine is: - ,,,answer,,,Dimehydrinate
, Which risk factor would NOT prohibit the NP from prescribing
prednisolone acetate (Pred Forte)? - ,,,answer,,,Superficial punctate
keratitis
Which of the following organisms is NOT susceptible to sulfacetamide
ophthalmic (Bleph-10)? - ,,,answer,,,Psuedomonas aeruginosa- does not
provide adequate coverage against Neisseria species
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis is: -
,,,answer,,,Acetaminophen
Azelasine (Astelin), for tx of allergic rhinitis, is classified as a nasal: -
,,,answer,,,Antihistamine
A serious adverse reaction to clindamycin (Cleocin) is: -
,,,answer,,,Clostridium difficile-related colitis
If ocular steroids are to be used for more than 10 days, monitoring should
include: - ,,,answer,,,Ocular pressure
The most effective tx for eradication of group A streptococcus in those
who are apparent carriers is: - ,,,answer,,,Oral clindamycin (Cleocin) for
10 days
Oxymetazoline nasal spray, a nasal decongestant, is manufactured under
the brand name: - ,,,answer,,,Afrin
Which of the following is a cholinergic agonist used in the tx of glaucoma?
- ,,,answer,,,Pilocarpine (Pilopine HS) ophthalmic
A common side effect related to the administration of cetirizine (Zyrtec)
is: - ,,,answer,,,Drowsiness-admin at bedtime
