A Patient Diagnosed with Allergic Conjunctivitis and Prescribed a Topical

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis and prescribed a topical antihistamine-vasoconstrictor medication reports worsening symptoms. What is the provider's next step in managing this patient's symptoms?

• A) Consider prescribing a topical mast cell stabilizer.
• B) Determine the duration of treatment with this medication.
• C) Prescribe a non-sedating oral antihistamine.
• D) Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist for further care.

---

Definitions:

Increasing-Cost Industry

An industry in which the costs of production increase as output expands, often due to factors like resource depletion or higher input prices.

Increasing-Cost Industry

An industry where the costs of production increase as the industry expands, often due to factors like limited resources or increased prices for inputs.

Market Demand

The total demand for a product or service within a particular market, summed from all individual demands.

LAC Curve

Long-Run Average Cost curve, a graphical representation showing the minimum average cost of production at different levels of output when input prices and technology remain constant.