Sample Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the primary use of prostaglandin analogs in eye care?
a) To treat bacterial infections
b) To reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma
c) To relieve allergic conjunctivitis
d) To lubricate dry eyes
Answer: b) To reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma
What class of drug is commonly prescribed to treat otitis externa?
a) Antiviral agents
b) Antibiotic ear drops
c) Antifungal ear drops
d) Decongestants
Answer: b) Antibiotic ear drops
Which medication is typically used for the management of acute angle-closure glaucoma?
a) Timolol
b) Pilocarpine
c) Acetazolamide
d) Latanoprost
Answer: c) Acetazolamide
Which of the following eye medications is commonly used to treat allergic conjunctivitis?
a) Olopatadine
b) Brimonidine
c) Betaxolol
d) Dorzolamide
Answer: a) Olopatadine
Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat macular degeneration?
a) Steroids
b) Anti-VEGF agents
c) Beta-blockers
d) Alpha agonists
Answer: b) Anti-VEGF agents
What is the primary action of beta-blockers like timolol in treating glaucoma?
a) Decrease aqueous humor production
b) Increase aqueous humor drainage
c) Dilate the pupil
d) Reduce retinal pressure
Answer: a) Decrease aqueous humor production
Which of the following is an adverse effect of corticosteroid eye drops?
a) Increased intraocular pressure
b) Decreased tear production
c) Eye dryness
d) Conjunctival swelling
Answer: a) Increased intraocular pressure
What is the mechanism of action of antihistamines in eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis?
a) They constrict blood vessels
b) They block histamine receptors
c) They increase tear production
d) They inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
Answer: b) They block histamine receptors
Which medication is prescribed to treat earwax buildup?
a) Carbamide peroxide
b) Gentamicin
c) Acetaminophen
d) Ketorolac
Answer: a) Carbamide peroxide
Which of the following is a contraindication for using otic corticosteroid ear drops?
a) Chronic sinusitis
b) Perforated eardrum
c) Tinnitus
d) Ear canal itching
Answer: b) Perforated eardrum
Which class of drugs is used to reduce symptoms of vertigo?
a) Antiemetics
b) Antihistamines
c) Anticholinergics
d) Vasoconstrictors
Answer: b) Antihistamines
Which eye medication is used to treat dry eyes by increasing tear production?
a) Cyclosporine A
b) Timolol
c) Bimatoprost
d) Pilocarpine
Answer: a) Cyclosporine A
Which of the following is an important side effect of oral acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used for glaucoma?
a) Hyperkalemia
b) Hypokalemia
c) Hyperglycemia
d) Hypoglycemia
Answer: b) Hypokalemia
How do alpha agonists like apraclonidine help in treating glaucoma?
a) By reducing inflammation
b) By decreasing aqueous humor production
c) By increasing tear production
d) By causing pupil constriction
Answer: b) By decreasing aqueous humor production
Which drug is used to treat retinal vein occlusion by reducing swelling?
a) Ranibizumab
b) Timolol
c) Phenylephrine
d) Prednisolone
Answer: a) Ranibizumab
Which medication is often used as a first-line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis?
a) Ciprofloxacin
b) Prednisolone
c) Acetazolamide
d) Loratadine
Answer: a) Ciprofloxacin
What is the primary action of the medication latanoprost in glaucoma treatment?
a) It dilates the pupil
b) It increases fluid drainage from the eye
c) It reduces tear production
d) It blocks histamine receptors
Answer: b) It increases fluid drainage from the eye
Which of the following drugs is used to treat sudden hearing loss caused by viral infections?
a) Prednisone
b) Diphenhydramine
c) Gentamicin
d) Moxifloxacin
Answer: a) Prednisone
Which eye drop medication is often prescribed to treat uveitis?
a) Prednisolone acetate
b) Timolol
c) Latanoprost
d) Bimatoprost
Answer: a) Prednisolone acetate
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of systemic steroids in treating eye conditions?
a) Increased intraocular pressure
b) Cataract formation
c) Eye redness
d) Decreased eye lubrication
Answer: b) Cataract formation
Which medication is used to treat glaucoma by constricting the pupil?
a) Timolol
b) Pilocarpine
c) Latanoprost
d) Dorzolamide
Answer: b) Pilocarpine
What is the primary function of prostaglandin analogs in the treatment of glaucoma?
a) Lower intraocular pressure by increasing aqueous humor outflow
b) Lower intraocular pressure by decreasing aqueous humor production
c) Dilate the pupil
d) Prevent infection
Answer: a) Lower intraocular pressure by increasing aqueous humor outflow
Which of the following ear medications is used to treat fungal infections of the ear?
a) Clotrimazole
b) Amoxicillin
c) Betamethasone
d) Hydrocortisone
Answer: a) Clotrimazole
What is a common side effect of overusing nasal decongestants that may also affect the ears?
a) Tinnitus
b) Eustachian tube dysfunction
c) Earwax buildup
d) Ear infections
Answer: b) Eustachian tube dysfunction
Which medication is used to treat vertigo caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)?
a) Dimenhydrinate
b) Meclizine
c) Diazepam
d) Hydroxyzine
Answer: b) Meclizine
What is the mechanism of action of anti-VEGF medications in macular degeneration treatment?
a) Inhibit the formation of new blood vessels
b) Stimulate tear production
c) Reduce aqueous humor production
d) Promote optic nerve regeneration
Answer: a) Inhibit the formation of new blood vessels
Which eye drop medication is used to relieve symptoms of eye dryness?
a) Artificial tears
b) Prednisolone acetate
c) Latanoprost
d) Brimonidine
Answer: a) Artificial tears
Which medication is most commonly used to treat presbyopia (age-related farsightedness)?
a) Pilocarpine
b) Timolol
c) Atropine
d) Ophthalmic acetazolamide
Answer: a) Pilocarpine
What is the primary goal of treatment with antivirals in the management of herpes simplex keratitis?
a) To decrease intraocular pressure
b) To prevent further viral replication
c) To reduce inflammation
d) To increase tear production
Answer: b) To prevent further viral replication
Which of the following medications is used for the treatment of ear infections caused by pseudomonas?
a) Ciprofloxacin ear drops
b) Furosemide
c) Ibuprofen
d) Acetaminophen
Answer: a) Ciprofloxacin ear drops
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