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The following exam consists of 20 multiple choice and true/false questions. Click on the circle in front of the correct answer. If you change your mind, clicking on a different circle will erase your first choice and mark your current choice. At the end of this exam is a button which will allow you to submit your answers electronically via the World Wide Web.

  1. Which one of the below is NOT a common side effect of Xalatan?
    a. Darkening of the iris
    b. Herpes simplex reactivation
    c. Decreased heart rate
    d. Hypertrichosis
    e. CME
  2. Which one of the below is NOT an oral antiviral commonly used in treating Herpes simplex infections?
    a. Zovirax
    b. Famvir
    c. Viroptic
    d. Valtrex
  3. Which of the below prescriptions is appropriate for treating Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus?
    a. Zovirax, 800 mg 2x/day for 7 days
    b. Famvir, 500 mg 5x/day for 7 days
    c. Valtrex, 1000 mg tid for 7 days
    d. Valtrex, 500 mg tid for 7 days
    e. Famvir, 1000 mg tid for 7 days
  4. A positive Seidel's sign is seen in patients with which ocular condition?
    a. Herpes simplex dendrite
    b. Superior limbic keratitis (SLK)
    c. Corneal abrasion
    d. Corneal micro-perforation
    e. Adult inclusion conjunctivitis
  5. Interferon treatment has been associated with which of the below ocular signs?
    a. Cotton wool spots
    b. Retinal tears
    c. Papilledema
    d. Conjunctivitis
    e. Cataracts
  6. An acute BellŐs palsy can be treated with Valtrex and oral prednisone.
    a. True
    b. False
  7. Mutton fat keratic precipitates are rarely seen in granulomatous uveitis.
    a. True
    b. False
  8. Which of the below is NOT a typical ocular manifestation of sarcoidosis?
    a. Mutton fat KPs
    b. Vasculitis
    c. Candle-wax drippings
    d. Dendrite-like corneal lesions
    e. CME
  9. Cotton wool spots and retinal hemorrhages have been reported to be a common ocular complication of interferon treatment.
    a. True
    b. False
  10. Which of the below is a new drug to treat CMV infections in AIDS patients?
    a. Ganciclovir
    b. Foscarnet
    c. Cidofovir
    d. Valganciclovir
  11. Retinal detachments are rare findings in CMV retinitis.
    a. True
    b. False
  12. The impact of HAART has decreased the incidence of CMV retinitis to as much as 75 to 90 percent.
    a. True
    b. False
  13. Which of the below is NOT a non-infectious AIDS-related ocular complication?
    a. Cotton wool spots
    b. Flame-shaped retinal hemorrhages
    c. Acute retinal necrosis syndrome
    d. Peripheral retinal hemorrhages
    e. Petechia conjunctival hemorrhages
  14. Restasis is a new drug for treatment of what ocular condition?
    a. Dry eye
    b. Herpes simplex dendrite
    c. Herpes zoster infections
    d. Infectious keratitis
    e. Iritis
  15. A 65-year-old female who is 3 weeks postoperative cataract surgery presents with a recent onset of starbursts, ghost images, halos, and monocular diplopia. What is the most likely cause for the patient's visual complaints?
    a. CME
    b. Dislocated IOL
    c. Retinal detachment
    d. Choroidal effusion
    e. PVD
  16. Reduced corneal sensitivity is common finding in patients with denditric corneal ulcers.
    a. True
    b. False
  17. The most common treatment for a non-granulomatous anterior uveitis is 5% homatropine and systemic prednisone.
    a. True
    b. False
  18. The ACE lab test is positive in patients suffering sarcoidosis.
    a. True
    b. False
  19. A patient with a micro-perforation will usually have higher than normal IOPs.
    a. True
    b. False
  20. The initial treatment of Herpes simplex keratitis is usually with 1% Viroptic drops bid.
    a. True
    b. False


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