ATLANTA WOW PRACTICE
EXAM 261 QUESTIONS
Question 1: What is the safest response if the sterile dropper tip becomes visibly contaminated?
Choices:
1) Insert it into the eye to disinfect it 2) Dip it in household bleach and use immediately 3) Follow product instructions and contact a pharmacist or prescriber about replacement rather than wiping and continuing automatically 4) Clean it with saliva Correct Answer: Follow product instructions and contact a pharmacist or prescriber about replacement rather than wiping and continuing automatically Explanation: A contaminated dispenser can introduce organisms into the eye; improvised cleaning methods can be unsafe.Page 1
Question 2: Which clinical �nding is especially characteristic of acute otitis externa?
Choices:
1) Loss of red re�ex 2) Pain with movement of the tragus or pinna 3) Progressive optic-disc cupping 4) Corneal dendrite
Correct Answer: Pain with movement of the tragus or pinna
Explanation: Acute otitis externa commonly causes ear-canal in�ammation and tenderness when the tragus or pinna is manipulated.Question 3: What is a characteristic ocular e�ect that should be discussed with a patient starting XALATAN?
Choices:
1) Immediate cure of optic nerve damage 2) Possible gradual increase in brown iris pigmentation 3) Guaranteed reversal of cataracts 4) Permanent loss of eyelashes in all users
Correct Answer: Possible gradual increase in brown iris pigmentation
Explanation: Latanoprost can increase iris pigmentation, particularly with chronic use.Page 2
Question 4: Why should AZOPT be shaken before use?
Choices:
1) Shaking activates an antibiotic enzyme 2) Shaking changes the drug into an ointment 3) It is an ophthalmic suspension 4) It is supplied as a dry powder requiring reconstitution
Correct Answer: It is an ophthalmic suspension
Explanation: AZOPT is a suspension, so shaking helps redistribute suspended drug particles before dosing.
Question 5: How is RESTASIS generally administered?
Choices:
1) One drop every hour for 24 hours 2) One drop in each eye twice daily about 12 hours apart 3) One drop once monthly 4) Four ear drops twice daily
Correct Answer: One drop in each eye twice daily about 12 hours apart
Explanation: RESTASIS is generally dosed twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart.Page 3