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APEA EENT COMPLETE QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS 100% CORRECT 2025
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
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