APEA EENT EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.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
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.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
