Pharmacology Review Ch.18, 19, and 20

Which of the following categories of medications treats eye swelling?

• Mydriatics

• Anti-inflammatory agents

• Anti-glaucoma agents

• Anti-infectives

Which of the five categories of ophthalmic medications treat disorders associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP)?

• Mydriatics

• Anti-inflammatory agents

• Anti-glaucoma agents

• Anti-infectives

Side effects of anti-infective eye agents can include ___________________.

• Conjunctivitis

• Blurred Vision

• Urticaria

• All of the above

Symptoms of an ear infection include ________________.

• Complete loss of hearing

• Mental confusion and headache

• Slowed pulse and low blood pressure

• Pain, tenderness, difficulty hearing, fever.

The use of eye makeup during treatment with anti-infective drops should be avoided.

• True

• False

Drops are preferred over ointments when used in children.

• True

• False

Acute or angle-closure glaucoma is considered a medical emergency.

• True

• False

Earwax buildup may be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) products in many cases.

• True

• False

Drugs given to calm and soothe.

• Adjuvants

• Analgesics

• Hypnotics

• Sedatives

The classification of medications given to reduce fever.

• Adjuvants

• Analgesics

• Antipyretics

• Hypnotics