CHAPTER 41: AGENTS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF EYE DISORDERS

CHAPTER 41: AGENTS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF EYE DISORDERS

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which are the two major classes of mydriatic drugs?

a.	sympathomimetic and anticholinergic agents
b.	antimicrobial and antiseptic agents
c.	anesthetic and corticosteroid agents
d.	nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and antifungal agents

 

 

ANS:  A

 

	Feedback
A	Correct: These are the two classifications of drugs that dilate the pupils.
B	Incorrect: These do not have mydriatic activity.
C	Incorrect: These do not have mydriatic activity.
D	Incorrect: These do not have mydriatic activity.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 975            OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge

 

2. The nurse understands that an important use for mydriatic eye medications is:

a.	facilitate thorough examination of the eye.
b.	prepare a client for ocular surgery through pupil constriction.
c.	provide topical anesthesia for removal of foreign objects.
d.	treat blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis.

 

 

ANS:  A

 

	Feedback
A	Correct: This is one of four uses of medications that dilate the pupils.
B	Incorrect: Mydriatic agents dilate the pupils.
C	Incorrect: These do not provide topical anesthesia.
D	Incorrect: They are not used to treat eye infections.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 974            OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Comprehension

 

3. A client is prescribed loteprednol etabonate. The nurse recognizes further teaching is needed when the client responds:

a.	“This is one of the newest eye medications for seasonal allergies.”
b.	“This medication will clear up the viral infection in my eye.”
c.	“This drug is a corticosteroid medication.”
d.	“This medication will not aggravate my glaucoma.”

 

 

ANS:  B

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.
B	Correct: Corticosteroids should not be used in the presence of a fungal or viral eye infection because they may facilitate their spread.
C	Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.
D	Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 980            OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Evaluation

 

4. For the client prescribed gentamicin ointment for the treatment of bacterial keratitis, the nurse will instruct the client to?

a.	Stop using the medication when symptoms improve.
b.	If another family member develops similar symptoms, that person may use the medication.
c.	Apply the medication directly on the site of the infection.
d.	Continue the medication as prescribed, even though symptoms may seem to have improved.

 

 

ANS:  D

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: The medication should not be stopped until the prescription is completed.
B	Incorrect: Medications should not be shared.
C	Incorrect: Bacterial keratitis is a bacterial infection of the cornea and medications should never to applied directly on the cornea.
D	Correct: This is appropriate client instruction

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 989            OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Application

 

5. The nurse recognizes that which of the following drugs is used for treatment of chronic dry eyes?

a.	dapiprazole HCl	c.	flurbiprofen sodium
b.	cyclosporine	d.	levocabastine HCl

 

 

ANS:  B

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: This is a miotic agent.
B	Correct: Ophthalmic cyclosporine is used for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or chronic dry eye.
C	Incorrect: This is an anti-inflammatory agent.
D	Incorrect: This is a drug used to treat seasonal allergies.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 981            OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Comprehension