22 Questions
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration is the most common overall?
Topical
What is the main goal of topical ophthalmic drug administration?
To extend contact time and increase trans-corneal absorption and decrease systemic absorption
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration is more likely to cause systemic effects with chronic medication?
Chronic Topical
What is the purpose of packaging several drugs with specific dark colors?
To reduce confusion in labeling and identification
What type of ophthalmic drug administration includes oil-water mixtures?
Emulsions
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration contains solid hydrocarbons?
Ointments
What is the purpose of shaking suspensions well before use?
To prevent precipitation
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration contains a dispersed base, a continuous phase, and a surfactant for stabilization?
Emulsions
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration has the advantage of enhancing bioavailability and protecting ingredients from oxidation?
Emulsions
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration is most commonly used for anterior segment diseases?
Solutions
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration has the most common bases of petrolatum and liquid lanolin?
Ointments
Which type of ocular medication can be difficult to apply and blur vision?
Ointments
What type of lenses are used in ocular surface disease and are made of a silicone hydrogel material with high oxygen transmission?
Scleral lenses
Which ocular device is used for prolonged contact time and is clinically used for mydriasis and synechiae?
Cotton pledges
Which ocular medication is used for corneal erosion, superficial punctate keratitis, and wound dehiscence after surgery?
Acuvue Oasys
What is the purpose of filter paper strips in ocular care?
To disclose corneal insults
Which type of ocular medication releases the polymer for 24 hours and is clinically used for dry eye syndrome?
Artificial tears inserts
What is the main risk associated with the use of sodium fluorescein in ocular care?
Risk of pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
Which ocular medication is used as a bandage on the cornea and can be made of collagen?
Corneal shields
What is the purpose of niosomes in ocular care?
To categorize into nanoparticles and nanosuspension
Which ocular medication is used for mydriatics or cycloplegics, especially for pediatric patients?
Nature's Tears
Which ocular medication can have one or two phases and is similar to ointments in terms of extended contact time and blurring vision?
Gels
Test your knowledge of ophthalmic drug administration with this Pharmacology Review - Exam 2 quiz. Explore the various topical administration methods, including solutions, gels, and emulsions, commonly used for anterior segment diseases. Gain insights into enhancing contact time and absorption while minimizing systemic absorption.
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