Mod D Week 1 Exam

How many muscles control the movement of the eye?

What is the function of rods & cones?

What is conjunctivitis?

Describe the action of beta-adrendergic blockers in the eye.

Describe the therapeutic use of CAI in glaucoma?

Describe the therapeutic use of sympathomimetics?

Are sulfonamides bacteristatic or bactericidal?

Describe the function of the ear?

Describe the function of the tympanic membrane?

Describe the function of the semicircular canals?

What is the function of lysozomes?

What is glaucoma?

What is “pink eye”

What is the most prevalent form of glaucoma?

Which agent(s) are used for chronic simple, or open angle, glaucoma?

Be able to identify ophthalmic agents by therapeutic class. (ie beta-

adrenergic blockers, CAI, miotic, sympathomimetic, antiinflammatory)

What is the function of the vestibule?

Describe the structure of the cochlea?

What are three causes of deafness?

Be able to list medications that cause ototoxicity?

What is the clinical term for ringing in the ear?

Which class of medications may permanently alter the appearance of the

iris?

Be able to identify the medications that must be inserted or applied by

a medical doctor such as a ophthalmologist?

Which eye medication from the drug list can cause ocular toxicity?

Match Structure with Description

• Cornea• Sclera• Choroid• Posterior Cavity• Iris• Ciliary Body• Vitreous Body

• Vitreous Humor• Retina• Fovea

Know the drug classifications for the drugs on the med list.