Question 1

Why should corticosteroids be closely monitored when used to treat hepatic eye disease?

Accepted Answer

A) They block small openings around the outer edge of the iris that form drainage canals,impeding the flow of fluids in the eye and possibly increasing intraocular pressure (IOP). 
B) In rare cases,they potentiate the growth of the virus causing the hepatic eye disease. 
C) They can also suppress the eye's natural response to the virus and sometimes allow the virus to flourish despite the use of antivirals. 
D) They increase drainage from the eye,allowing the virus to spread to other parts of the body. 
A) They block small openings around the outer edge of the iris that form drainage canals,impeding the flow of fluids in the eye and possibly increasing intraocular pressure (IOP). 
B) In rare cases,they potentiate the growth of the virus causing the hepatic eye disease. 
C) They can also suppress the eye's natural response to the virus and sometimes allow the virus to flourish despite the use of antivirals. 
D) They increase drainage from the eye,allowing the virus to spread to other parts of the body. A

Question 2

_____ can treat cysticercosis but is not FDA approved.

Accepted Answer

A) Praziquantel 
B) Thiabendazole 
C) Tobramycin 
D) Cidofovir 
A) Praziquantel 
B) Thiabendazole 
C) Tobramycin 
D) Cidofovir A

Question 3

A severe infection of the cornea that may be caused by bacteria or fungi and,if left untreated,can cause permanent loss of vision is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) conjunctivitis 
B) keratitis 
C) blepharitis 
D) iritis 
A) conjunctivitis 
B) keratitis 
C) blepharitis 
D) iritis B

Question 4

Why would cytomegalovirus retinitis especially affect those on immunosuppressants?

Accepted Answer

A) Those on immunosuppressants are less susceptible to contracting viruses and would therefore not be affected. 
B) The opportunistic dormant virus is able to cause infections in the eyes because of suppression of immune system. 
C) The virus feeds off the immunosuppressant drugs. 
D) Healthy individuals do not carry the virus;only those who need immunosuppression carry the virus. 
A) Those on immunosuppressants are less susceptible to contracting viruses and would therefore not be affected. 
B) The opportunistic dormant virus is able to cause infections in the eyes because of suppression of immune system. 
C) The virus feeds off the immunosuppressant drugs. 
D) Healthy individuals do not carry the virus;only those who need immunosuppression carry the virus.

Question 5

Worms contracted through soil that cause uveitis can be treated with which of the following drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Trifluridine 
B) Ivermectin 
C) Praziquantel 
D) Albendazole 
A) Trifluridine 
B) Ivermectin 
C) Praziquantel 
D) Albendazole

Question 6

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
-Albenza

Accepted Answer

A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic 
A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic

Question 7

Which of the following is approved for an oral maintenance therapy of cytomegalovirus retinitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Foscarnet 
B) Cidofovir 
C) Valganciclovir 
D) Ganciclovir 
A) Foscarnet 
B) Cidofovir 
C) Valganciclovir 
D) Ganciclovir

Question 8

Which drug is taken orally for initial therapy of cytomegalovirus retinitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Foscarnet 
B) Cidofovir 
C) Valganciclovir 
D) Ganciclovir 
A) Foscarnet 
B) Cidofovir 
C) Valganciclovir 
D) Ganciclovir

Question 9

Which of the following is used to treat onchocerciasis as a single yearly dose?

Accepted Answer

A) Albendazole 
B) Ivermectin 
C) Natamycin 
D) Pyrimethamine 
A) Albendazole 
B) Ivermectin 
C) Natamycin 
D) Pyrimethamine

Question 10

_____ can be used to treat keratoconjunctivitis caused by herpes simplex type 1 virus.

Accepted Answer

A) Valganciclovir 
B) Azithromycin 
C) Moxifloxacin 
D) Trifluridine 
A) Valganciclovir 
B) Azithromycin 
C) Moxifloxacin 
D) Trifluridine

Question 11

Which of the following is not a way to treat blepharitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-treat with cold compresses to the eyelids 
B) Anti-infective ointments 
C) Corticosteroid eye drops 
D) Artificial tears 
A) Self-treat with cold compresses to the eyelids 
B) Anti-infective ointments 
C) Corticosteroid eye drops 
D) Artificial tears

Question 12

The most common cause of otitis externa is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) fungal infection 
B) common cold 
C) bacterial infection 
D) placing foreign objects in the ear 
A) fungal infection 
B) common cold 
C) bacterial infection 
D) placing foreign objects in the ear

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
-Cytovene

Accepted Answer

A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic 
A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic

Question 14

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
-Zymaxid

Accepted Answer

A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic 
A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic

Question 15

Which of the following drugs is not used to treat toxoplasmosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Pyrimethamine 
B) Ganciclovir 
C) Sulfonamides 
D) Sulfadiazine 
A) Pyrimethamine 
B) Ganciclovir 
C) Sulfonamides 
D) Sulfadiazine

Question 16

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
-Azasite

Accepted Answer

A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic 
A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic

Question 17

An opportunistic infection in the eye that occurs in patients who have HIV/AIDS or take immunosuppressive drugs is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) cytomegalovirus retinitis 
B) fusarium keratitis 
C) psoriatic blepharitis 
D) herpes zoster ophthalmicus D 
A) cytomegalovirus retinitis 
B) fusarium keratitis 
C) psoriatic blepharitis 
D) herpes zoster ophthalmicus D

Question 18

_____ is the second leading cause of infectious blindness in the world,according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Accepted Answer

A) Toxoplasmosis 
B) Macular degeneration 
C) Onchocerciasis 
D) Herpes zoster ophthalmicus 
A) Toxoplasmosis 
B) Macular degeneration 
C) Onchocerciasis 
D) Herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Question 19

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
-Floxin

Accepted Answer

A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic 
A) Ganciclovir 
B) Albendazole 
C) Gatifloxacin 
D) Ofloxacin otic 
E) Azithromycin ophthalmic

Question 20

Why would children be more susceptible to otitis media than adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Children in general are more susceptible to infections. 
B) Fluids can build up more easily,allowing bacteria to grow because eustachian tubes in children tend to be shorter and straighter. 
C) With a smaller head circumference,it easier for fluid to build up in a child's ear,which can lead to otitis media. 
D) Children tend to place more objects in their ears,causing disruption in the ear,which can lead to fluid buildup and pressure on the eardrum. 
A) Children in general are more susceptible to infections. 
B) Fluids can build up more easily,allowing bacteria to grow because eustachian tubes in children tend to be shorter and straighter. 
C) With a smaller head circumference,it easier for fluid to build up in a child's ear,which can lead to otitis media. 
D) Children tend to place more objects in their ears,causing disruption in the ear,which can lead to fluid buildup and pressure on the eardrum.

Exam 20: Treatment of Ophthalmic and Otic Infections

Why should corticosteroids be closely monitored when used to treat hepatic eye disease?

_____ can treat cysticercosis but is not FDA approved.

A severe infection of the cornea that may be caused by bacteria or fungi and,if left untreated,can cause permanent loss of vision is _____.

Why would cytomegalovirus retinitis especially affect those on immunosuppressants?

Worms contracted through soil that cause uveitis can be treated with which of the following drugs?

MATCHING Match the following trade names with their generic name. -Albenza

Which of the following is approved for an oral maintenance therapy of cytomegalovirus retinitis?

Which drug is taken orally for initial therapy of cytomegalovirus retinitis?

Which of the following is used to treat onchocerciasis as a single yearly dose?

_____ can be used to treat keratoconjunctivitis caused by herpes simplex type 1 virus.

Which of the following is not a way to treat blepharitis?

The most common cause of otitis externa is _____.

MATCHING Match the following trade names with their generic name. -Cytovene

MATCHING Match the following trade names with their generic name. -Zymaxid

Which of the following drugs is not used to treat toxoplasmosis?

MATCHING Match the following trade names with their generic name. -Azasite

An opportunistic infection in the eye that occurs in patients who have HIV/AIDS or take immunosuppressive drugs is called _____.

_____ is the second leading cause of infectious blindness in the world,according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

MATCHING Match the following trade names with their generic name. -Floxin

Why would children be more susceptible to otitis media than adults?

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