A localized Staphylococcal infection of the hair follicles at the lid margin
is suggestive of: - Correct Answer-a hordeolum
Round or oval shaped lesions surrounded by erythematous mucosa and
noted on an area of the oral mucosa mat be: - Correct Answer-
Aphthous ulcers
A whispered voice test allows the examiner to screen for: - Correct
Answer-general hearing loss
Ophthalmoscoptic examination of the retina reveals AV banking. This
appears as if the: - Correct Answer-vein is twisted on the distal side of
the artery
The ethmoidal sinuses: - Correct Answer-are located between the eyes
One cause of nasal septum perforation may be: - Correct Answer-
intranasal use of cocaine
,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
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
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis is: -
Correct Answer-Acetaminophen
Azelasine (Astelin), for tx of allergic rhinitis, is classified as a nasal: -
Correct Answer-Antihistamine
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