TQ Course | Oral Prescribing for the Primary Care Optometrist (Orlando 2022) by Innereactive | May 20, 2022 | 2022 Orlando, TQ Courses | 0 comments "*" indicates required fields HiddenOral Prescribing for the Primary Care OptometristHiddenDate (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY HiddenEvent Date (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY HiddenEvent 60 days past date (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY HiddenEvent Date Difference (Hidden)1. Which of the following is TRUE regarding prescribing for a pregnant patient?* a. The highest risk of fetal abnormality is when the drug is given in the last 6 weeks of pregnancy. b. Systemic absorption of topically applied drugs may be reduced with nasolacrimal occlusion. c. Oral medications should NEVER be prescribed to pregnant patients. d. Category B medications are medications with adequate well-designed human studies showing no harm to the fetus. 2. Which of the following is the MOST important factor in determining the appropriate dose of systemic medication for the geriatric patient?* a. Renal function b. Liver function c. Respiratory function d. Cardiac function 3. At what age can you stop adjusting the dose of oral medication for a child?* a. 8 years b. 10 years c. 12 years d. 18 years 4. When prescribing for the management of endothelial (disciform) herpes simplex keratitis, which of the following is a correct statement?* a. Treatment should never include a corticosteroid b. Treatment should not include an antiviral agent c. The treatment should include an oral antiviral at a THERAPEUTIC dose as well as a topical corticosteroid d. The treatment should include an oral antiviral at a PROPHYLACITIC dose as well as a topical corticosteroid. 5. Which oral antiviral has less risk of renal failure and central nervous system reactions in elderly patients?* a. Acyclovir b. Valacyclovir c. Ganciclovir d. Famciclovir 6. Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for post-herpetic neuralgia after herpes zoster?* a. Rash on an extremity b. Severe rash c. Severe prodromal pain d. Ocular involvement 7. Which of the following is NOT indicated in the management of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO)?* a. Oral antiviral b. Corticosteroid c. Lubricants d. Topical antiviral 8. According to the 2020 ARMOR Surveillance Data and the Ocular Trust data, which of the following topical medications has the poorest efficacy against MRSA organisms?* a. Besifloxacin b. Azithromycin c. Trimethoprim d. Tobramycin 9. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Bells Palsy?* a. Involvement of ALL branches of facial nerve b. Sudden onset and complete paresis within seconds to minutes c. Often preceded by postauricular pain and dysgeusia d. Thought to be most commonly caused by herpes simplex virus 10. Contraindications to oral corticosteroid use includes all of the following EXCEPT:* a. Obesity b. Psychiatric illness c. Diabetes d. Peptic ulcer disease 11. The class of medications that can generally be used in place of the tetracyclines for children and pregnant women is:* a. Penicillins b. Cephalosporins c. Macrolides d. Doxycycline 12. The antibacterial agent that has anti-inflammatory, anti-collagenase, and anti-seborrheic properties in addition to its antibacterial properties is:* a. Doxycycline b. Dicloxacillin c. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim d. Keflex 13. When prescribing doxycycline, in order to reduce the risk of esophagitis, patient should be advised to do all of the following EXCEPT:* a. Take with a full glass of water b. Remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking medicine c. Take prior to or with a meal d. Crush the medication before swallowing 14. Oral acetazolamide is available in tablets and in sustained-released capsules (Sequels). Choose the INCORRECT statement about choosing the correct formulation.* a. In urgent situations in which a rapid lowering of IOP is necessary, the sustained release capsules are preferred over tablets. b. Sustained release capsules can improve adherence because of less frequent dosing. c. Sustained release capsules are preferred for chronic use because of better tolerability compared to tablets d. A slower onset and longer duration are seen with sustained release capsules compared to tablets 15. Pediatric dosing calculations are NOT typically based on:* a. Age b. Body surface area c. Weight d. Renal function 16. The most important agent to use in the management of acute herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is:* a. High dose oral antiviral b. Topical corticosteroid c. Topical lubricants d. Topical cycloplegic agent 17. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the 2-dose herpes zoster vaccination in patients of what age group?* a. 30 years and older b. 40 years and older c. 50 years and older d. 60 and older 18. The preferred treatment for adult inclusion (chlamydia) conjunctivitis is:* a. Azithryomycin 5-day z-pack b. Topical erythromycin ointment c. Single 1-gram dose of azithromycin d. Topical azithromycin drops 19. In a study comparing a 5-day course of azithromycin to a 1-month course of doxycycline for patients with Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which of the following was NOT a finding?* a. Symptoms improved significantly in both groups b. Doxycycline was better tolerated c. Clinical signs improved significantly in both groups d. Azithromycin group showed better overall clinical response 20. Oral corticosteroid should be considered in all of the following EXCEPT:* a. Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis b. Bell’s palsy c. Giant cell arteritis d. 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