Ophthalmic Drug Administration
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Which type of ophthalmic drug administration is the most common overall?

  • Topical (correct)
  • Intravitreal
  • Intramuscular
  • Intravenous
  • What is the main goal of topical ophthalmic drug administration?

  • To decrease contact time and increase systemic absorption
  • To extend contact time and increase trans-corneal absorption and decrease systemic absorption (correct)
  • To decrease trans-corneal absorption and increase systemic absorption
  • To extend systemic absorption and decrease contact time
  • Which type of ophthalmic drug administration is more likely to cause systemic effects with chronic medication?

  • Ointments
  • Suspensions
  • Chronic Topical (correct)
  • Emulsions
  • What is the purpose of packaging several drugs with specific dark colors?

    <p>To reduce confusion in labeling and identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ophthalmic drug administration includes oil-water mixtures?

    <p>Emulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ophthalmic drug administration contains solid hydrocarbons?

    <p>Ointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of shaking suspensions well before use?

    <p>To prevent precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ophthalmic drug administration contains a dispersed base, a continuous phase, and a surfactant for stabilization?

    <p>Emulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ophthalmic drug administration has the advantage of enhancing bioavailability and protecting ingredients from oxidation?

    <p>Emulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ophthalmic drug administration is most commonly used for anterior segment diseases?

    <p>Solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ophthalmic drug administration has the most common bases of petrolatum and liquid lanolin?

    <p>Ointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ocular medication can be difficult to apply and blur vision?

    <p>Ointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lenses are used in ocular surface disease and are made of a silicone hydrogel material with high oxygen transmission?

    <p>Scleral lenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ocular device is used for prolonged contact time and is clinically used for mydriasis and synechiae?

    <p>Cotton pledges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ocular medication is used for corneal erosion, superficial punctate keratitis, and wound dehiscence after surgery?

    <p>Acuvue Oasys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of filter paper strips in ocular care?

    <p>To disclose corneal insults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ocular medication releases the polymer for 24 hours and is clinically used for dry eye syndrome?

    <p>Artificial tears inserts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk associated with the use of sodium fluorescein in ocular care?

    <p>Risk of pseudomonas aeruginosa infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ocular medication is used as a bandage on the cornea and can be made of collagen?

    <p>Corneal shields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of niosomes in ocular care?

    <p>To categorize into nanoparticles and nanosuspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ocular medication is used for mydriatics or cycloplegics, especially for pediatric patients?

    <p>Nature's Tears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ocular medication can have one or two phases and is similar to ointments in terms of extended contact time and blurring vision?

    <p>Gels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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