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Which type of ophthalmic drug administration is the most common overall?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of packaging several drugs with specific dark colors?
What type of ophthalmic drug administration includes oil-water mixtures?
What type of ophthalmic drug administration includes oil-water mixtures?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration contains solid hydrocarbons?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration contains solid hydrocarbons?
What is the purpose of shaking suspensions well before use?
What is the purpose of shaking suspensions well before use?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration contains a dispersed base, a continuous phase, and a surfactant for stabilization?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration contains a dispersed base, a continuous phase, and a surfactant for stabilization?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration has the advantage of enhancing bioavailability and protecting ingredients from oxidation?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration has the advantage of enhancing bioavailability and protecting ingredients from oxidation?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration is most commonly used for anterior segment diseases?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration is most commonly used for anterior segment diseases?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration has the most common bases of petrolatum and liquid lanolin?
Which type of ophthalmic drug administration has the most common bases of petrolatum and liquid lanolin?
Which type of ocular medication can be difficult to apply and blur vision?
Which type of ocular medication can be difficult to apply and blur vision?
What type of lenses are used in ocular surface disease and are made of a silicone hydrogel material with high oxygen transmission?
What type of lenses are used in ocular surface disease and are made of a silicone hydrogel material with high oxygen transmission?
Which ocular device is used for prolonged contact time and is clinically used for mydriasis and synechiae?
Which ocular device is used for prolonged contact time and is clinically used for mydriasis and synechiae?
Which ocular medication is used for corneal erosion, superficial punctate keratitis, and wound dehiscence after surgery?
Which ocular medication is used for corneal erosion, superficial punctate keratitis, and wound dehiscence after surgery?
What is the purpose of filter paper strips in ocular care?
What is the purpose of filter paper strips in ocular care?
Which type of ocular medication releases the polymer for 24 hours and is clinically used for dry eye syndrome?
Which type of ocular medication releases the polymer for 24 hours and is clinically used for dry eye syndrome?
What is the main risk associated with the use of sodium fluorescein in ocular care?
What is the main risk associated with the use of sodium fluorescein in ocular care?
Which ocular medication is used as a bandage on the cornea and can be made of collagen?
Which ocular medication is used as a bandage on the cornea and can be made of collagen?
What is the purpose of niosomes in ocular care?
What is the purpose of niosomes in ocular care?
Which ocular medication is used for mydriatics or cycloplegics, especially for pediatric patients?
Which ocular medication is used for mydriatics or cycloplegics, especially for pediatric patients?
Which ocular medication can have one or two phases and is similar to ointments in terms of extended contact time and blurring vision?
Which ocular medication can have one or two phases and is similar to ointments in terms of extended contact time and blurring vision?
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