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What is the recommended time to wait between instillation of drops when using more than one topical ocular medication?
What is the recommended time to wait between instillation of drops when using more than one topical ocular medication?
- 3 minutes
- 5 minutes (correct)
- 1 minute
- 10 minutes
How can patients prevent the loss of the drug reservoir after instillation of drops?
How can patients prevent the loss of the drug reservoir after instillation of drops?
- By blinking rapidly
- By rubbing their eyes
- By applying digital pressure at the medial canthus (correct)
- By looking upwards
What is the effect of blinking on a drug's effect after instillation of drops?
What is the effect of blinking on a drug's effect after instillation of drops?
- It diminishes the drug's effect (correct)
- It enhances absorption through the nasal mucosa
- It has no effect on the drug
- It increases the drug's effect
What is the role of the nasolacrimal pump mechanism in ocular drug absorption?
What is the role of the nasolacrimal pump mechanism in ocular drug absorption?
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What is the purpose of applying digital pressure at the medial canthus after instillation of drops?
What is the purpose of applying digital pressure at the medial canthus after instillation of drops?
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How does the second drop affect the first drop if instilled without a 5-minute interval?
How does the second drop affect the first drop if instilled without a 5-minute interval?
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