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What is the primary concern when using probenecid with antibiotics?
What is the primary concern when using probenecid with antibiotics?
- Higher levels of antibiotic accumulation, potentially leading to toxicity (correct)
- Reduced bioavailability of the antibiotic
- Enhanced antibacterial activity
- Increased risk of antibiotic resistance
What is the most common cause of hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis in neonates?
What is the most common cause of hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis in neonates?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Chlamydia
- Neisseria gonorrhea (correct)
What is the characteristic shape of Moraxella bacteria?
What is the characteristic shape of Moraxella bacteria?
- Rod shape (correct)
- Cocci
- Bacilli
- Spiral shape
What is the first line of therapy for hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis?
What is the first line of therapy for hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis?
What is the characteristic feature of a Streptococcus pneumoniae corneal ulcer?
What is the characteristic feature of a Streptococcus pneumoniae corneal ulcer?
What is the recommended treatment for recurrent corneal erosions?
What is the recommended treatment for recurrent corneal erosions?
What is the most common bacteriological agent causing acquired dacryocystitis in children?
What is the most common bacteriological agent causing acquired dacryocystitis in children?
What is the DOC for treating toxoplasmosis?
What is the DOC for treating toxoplasmosis?
What is the risk factor for bacterial endophthalmitis?
What is the risk factor for bacterial endophthalmitis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Vancomycin in treating bacterial endophthalmitis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Vancomycin in treating bacterial endophthalmitis?
What is the primary concern when using Vancomycin for prolonged periods of time?
What is the primary concern when using Vancomycin for prolonged periods of time?
What is the primary indication for using Vancomycin in ocular surface infections?
What is the primary indication for using Vancomycin in ocular surface infections?
What is the primary advantage of Amikacin in treating bacterial endophthalmitis?
What is the primary advantage of Amikacin in treating bacterial endophthalmitis?
What is the primary contraindication for using Vancomycin in patients with bacterial endophthalmitis?
What is the primary contraindication for using Vancomycin in patients with bacterial endophthalmitis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of dexamethasone in reducing ocular inflammation?
What is the primary mechanism of action of dexamethasone in reducing ocular inflammation?
What is the most common vector responsible for the transmission of chlamydial conjunctivitis?
What is the most common vector responsible for the transmission of chlamydial conjunctivitis?
In what stage of trachoma disease do papillary reactions obscure follicular reactions and follicles mature?
In what stage of trachoma disease do papillary reactions obscure follicular reactions and follicles mature?
What is the primary concern in using dexamethasone in the treatment of bacterial keratitis?
What is the primary concern in using dexamethasone in the treatment of bacterial keratitis?
In which population group is trachoma disease most commonly found?
In which population group is trachoma disease most commonly found?
What is the primary concern when using tetracycline in pregnant women?
What is the primary concern when using tetracycline in pregnant women?
What is the main difference between bacterial keratitis and sterile keratitis?
What is the main difference between bacterial keratitis and sterile keratitis?
What is the recommended oral antibiotic for the treatment of Chlamydial infections in children under 12?
What is the recommended oral antibiotic for the treatment of Chlamydial infections in children under 12?
What is the primary cause of Staphylococcus aureus corneal ulcers?
What is the primary cause of Staphylococcus aureus corneal ulcers?
What is the main complication of conjunctival scarring in stage IV of ocular Chlamydial infection?
What is the main complication of conjunctival scarring in stage IV of ocular Chlamydial infection?
What is the primary indication for using Polytrim in ocular infections?
What is the primary indication for using Polytrim in ocular infections?
Which of the following fluoroquinolones is less active against gram-positive organisms?
Which of the following fluoroquinolones is less active against gram-positive organisms?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Aminoglycosides in ocular infections?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Aminoglycosides in ocular infections?
Which of the following Aminoglycosides is ineffective against Pseudomonas infections?
Which of the following Aminoglycosides is ineffective against Pseudomonas infections?
What is the primary concern when using Gentamycin for prolonged periods of time in ocular infections?
What is the primary concern when using Gentamycin for prolonged periods of time in ocular infections?
Which of the following fluoroquinolones is used aggressively for 24 hours and then tapered in ocular infections?
Which of the following fluoroquinolones is used aggressively for 24 hours and then tapered in ocular infections?
What is the primary indication for using Besivance 0.6% in ocular infections?
What is the primary indication for using Besivance 0.6% in ocular infections?
What is the primary advantage of using Quixin 0.5% in ocular infections?
What is the primary advantage of using Quixin 0.5% in ocular infections?
Which of the following fluoroquinolones is used as a first-line therapy for suspected Haemophilus infections in ocular infections?
Which of the following fluoroquinolones is used as a first-line therapy for suspected Haemophilus infections in ocular infections?
What is the primary mechanism of action of polymyxin B in treating bacterial infections of the eye?
What is the primary mechanism of action of polymyxin B in treating bacterial infections of the eye?
Which of the following antibiotics is most commonly used to treat internal hordeolum?
Which of the following antibiotics is most commonly used to treat internal hordeolum?
What is the primary indication for using macrolides such as azithromycin in the treatment of ocular infections?
What is the primary indication for using macrolides such as azithromycin in the treatment of ocular infections?
What is the primary concern when using bacitracin ointment to treat external hordeolum?
What is the primary concern when using bacitracin ointment to treat external hordeolum?
What is the primary mechanism of action of cephalexin in treating bacterial infections of the eye?
What is the primary mechanism of action of cephalexin in treating bacterial infections of the eye?
