APEA EENT ACTUAL EXAM LATEST
EXAMS 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin
ointment to the affected eye using: - CORRECT ANSWER A 1 cm
ribbon 5 times daily for 7 days
The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), a lubricant
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): -
CORRECT ANSWER Neuraminidase inhibitor
The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline
(Visine-LR) is approximately: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER
block the dissociation of peptidyl tRNA from ribosomes
,2nd generation antihistamines: - CORRECT 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:
- CORRECT ANSWER 10 minutes-do not insert if eyes are red
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ocular steroids?
- CORRECT ANSWER Promotes capillary proliferation and dilation
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B/trimethoprim ophthalmic is: -
CORRECT ANSWER Increased cell wall permeability/inhibition of
nucleic acid and protein synthesis
Sulfacetamide/prednisolone (Blephamide) is NOT indicated in: -
CORRECT ANSWER Ocular mycobacterial infection (ocular
tuberculosis)
The mechanism of action of pheniramine is that it: - CORRECT ANSWER
Antagonized histamine-1 receptors
The duration of action of meclizine (Antivert) is: - CORRECT ANSWER
8 hours-1st gen antihistamine , onset ~1 hr with half-life of 6 hours
, The mechanism of action for mast cell stabilizers is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Inhibition of histamine release and slow reacting substances
of anaphylaxis
The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Bleph-10
The vasoconstrictive properties of alpha- agonist medications make
them beneficial for the tx of: - CORRECT ANSWER Sinus congestion-
used to reduce edema and inflammation within sinus cavities
The generic name for Dramamine is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Dimehydrinate
Which risk factor would NOT prohibit the NP from prescribing
prednisolone acetate (Pred Forte)? - CORRECT ANSWER Superficial
punctate keratitis
Which of the following organisms is NOT susceptible to sulfacetamide
ophthalmic (Bleph-10)? - CORRECT ANSWER Psuedomonas
aeruginosa- does not provide adequate coverage against Neisseria
species
EXAMS 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
For tx of blepharitis, pts should be instructed to apply erythromycin
ointment to the affected eye using: - CORRECT ANSWER A 1 cm
ribbon 5 times daily for 7 days
The ophthalmic preparation that is NOT available OTC is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Hydroxypropyl cellulose (Lacrisert), a lubricant
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral agent, further classified as a(n): -
CORRECT ANSWER Neuraminidase inhibitor
The duration of action of ocular decongestants such as oxymetazoline
(Visine-LR) is approximately: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER
block the dissociation of peptidyl tRNA from ribosomes
,2nd generation antihistamines: - CORRECT 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:
- CORRECT ANSWER 10 minutes-do not insert if eyes are red
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ocular steroids?
- CORRECT ANSWER Promotes capillary proliferation and dilation
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B/trimethoprim ophthalmic is: -
CORRECT ANSWER Increased cell wall permeability/inhibition of
nucleic acid and protein synthesis
Sulfacetamide/prednisolone (Blephamide) is NOT indicated in: -
CORRECT ANSWER Ocular mycobacterial infection (ocular
tuberculosis)
The mechanism of action of pheniramine is that it: - CORRECT ANSWER
Antagonized histamine-1 receptors
The duration of action of meclizine (Antivert) is: - CORRECT ANSWER
8 hours-1st gen antihistamine , onset ~1 hr with half-life of 6 hours
, The mechanism of action for mast cell stabilizers is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Inhibition of histamine release and slow reacting substances
of anaphylaxis
The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Bleph-10
The vasoconstrictive properties of alpha- agonist medications make
them beneficial for the tx of: - CORRECT ANSWER Sinus congestion-
used to reduce edema and inflammation within sinus cavities
The generic name for Dramamine is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Dimehydrinate
Which risk factor would NOT prohibit the NP from prescribing
prednisolone acetate (Pred Forte)? - CORRECT ANSWER Superficial
punctate keratitis
Which of the following organisms is NOT susceptible to sulfacetamide
ophthalmic (Bleph-10)? - CORRECT ANSWER Psuedomonas
aeruginosa- does not provide adequate coverage against Neisseria
species
