Opthalmic Topical Drugs

Question 1

Proparacaine: use

Answer 1

Local anesthetic

Question 2

Fluoroscein: use

Answer 2

Corneal stain, evaluate for ulcers

Question 3

Tropicamide: use

Answer 3

Mydriatic for exams

Question 4

Dorzolamide: effect, use

Answer 4

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - reduces aqueous humor production

Treat glaucoma

Question 5

Timolol: effect, use

Answer 5

Beta-blocker - reduces aqueous humor production

Treat glaucoma

Question 6

Lantanoprost: effect, use

Answer 6

Prostaglandin analog - increases aqueous humor outflow

Treat glaucoma

Question 7

Pilocarpine: effect, use

Answer 7

Parasympathomimetic - causes miosis, increases aqueous humor outflow

Treat glaucoma

Question 8

Opthalmic Cyclosporine: brand name, effect, use

Answer 8

Optimmune

Inhibit cell-mediated immunity

Treat KCS

Question 9

Tacrolimus: effect, use, caution

Answer 9

Inhibit cell-mediated immunity

Treat KCS

Black Box Warning! Causes cancer in humans, wear PPE

Question 10

Artificial Tears: use

Answer 10

Lubricates the cornea, reduces ocular damage and discomfort caused by KCS

Question 11

Erythromycin: use

Answer 11

Ocular antibiotic

Question 12

Tobramycin: use

Answer 12

Ocular antibiotic

Question 13

Idoxuridine: use, dosage

Answer 13

Antiviral for feline herpes virus

Tends to sting

Must be applied 4-5 times a day

Question 14

Flurbiprofen: effect, use

Answer 14

NSAID

Treat inflammatory conditions where glucocorticoids are contraindicated