Bacterial Eye Infections Treatment

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What is the drug of choice for Bacterial Blepharitis?

Fluoroquinolone

Erythromycin ointment

Dicloxacillin

Bacitracin (correct)

What is the treatment for Internal Hordeolum?

Cephalexin

Bacitracin ointment

Dicloxacillin (correct)

Macrolides

What is the first-line therapy for Hyperacute Bacterial Conjunctivitis?

Topical Fluoroquinolone

Aqueous Penicillin G (IV)

Ceftriaxone (parenteral) (correct)

Moxifloxacin (IV/Oral)

What is the treatment for Preseptal Cellulitis caused by Staphylococcus?

Amoxicillin with clavulanate (Augmentin) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis suspected to be caused by Staphylococcus?

Quixin 0.5% (Levofloxacin) Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative therapy for Hyperacute Bacterial Conjunctivitis?

Topical Fluoroquinolone Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred antibiotic for pregnant women and children 12 and under?

Azithromycin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is used to treat Bacterial Keratitis in high-risk cases?

Fortified gentamicin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Phentolamine?

Control of hypertension episodes in pheochromocytoma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a Quinazoline-Based Drug?

Prazosin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of Guanethidine?

Deplete norepinephrine from presynaptic nerve endings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents?

Management of hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antibiotics is used to treat Acquired Dacryocystitis in children with no fever and mild symptoms?

Augmentin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Reserpine?

Relief of psychotic symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is used to treat Reactive Toxoplasmosis?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of Phenoxybenzamine on the body?

Muscle relaxation and vasodilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Dornosa Alfa?

Acts as a mucolytic by hydrolyzing DNA in sputum Signup and view all the answers

What is the class of Cromolyn?

Mast cell stabilizer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Beclomethasone and Fluticasone?

Treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Signup and view all the answers

What is the class of Omalizumab?

Anti-IgE antibody Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Ipratropium?

Treatment of asthma and COPD Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Zafirlukast?

Decreases mucous secretion and relaxes bronchial muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Scopolamine?

Motion sickness and sedation Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Non-depolarizing blockers?

Compete with acetylcholine for receptors at the neuromuscular junction Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used to aid in smoking cessation?

Nicotine Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific antidote for Atropine?

Physostigmine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Tropicamide/Cyclopentolate?

Ophthalmic procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Depolarizing blockers?

Attach to nicotinic receptors, causing depolarization Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used to treat moderate to severe arterial hypertension?

Mecamylamine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Ipratropium/Tiotropium?

Asthma and COPD Signup and view all the answers

What is the receptor of epinephrine?

Mixed agonist (alpha and beta) Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication of phenylephrine?

Partial dilation, treatment of posterior synechiae, pupillary cysts, diagnosis of Horner’s syndrome, conjunctival hyperemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of β-Adrenoceptor Agonists?

Stimulate β2 receptors in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Omalizumab?

Allergic asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the receptor of 5-aproclonidine?

Alpha-2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication of brimonidine tartrate?

Reduction of aqueous production, used in glaucoma therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the receptor of dapiprazole?

Reversibly blocks alpha-1 receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication of timolol maleate?

Reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the receptor of carbachol?

Muscarinic and nicotinic receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication of pilocarpine?

Primary open-angle glaucoma, acute angle-closure glaucoma, pigmentary glaucoma, and Sjogren's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of physostigmine?

Reversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for organophosphate intoxication?

Pralidoxime Signup and view all the answers