Which Ophthalmic Dosage Form Would Not Be Used to Treat

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which ophthalmic dosage form would not be used to treat herpes zoster ophthalmicus and herpes simplex keratitis?

• A)Suspensions
• B)Gels
• C)Ointments
• D)Lotions

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Definitions:

Immunoglobulins

Proteins in the blood plasma that function as antibodies to fight off infections.

Serum Protein Electrophoresis

A laboratory technique used to separate and measure the levels of various proteins in the blood serum to help diagnose diseases.

Monocytes

A type of white blood cell part of the human immune system, involved in the removal of harmful organisms, dead cells, and other debris from the body.

Phagocytosis

The cellular process where cells, particularly immune cells, engulf and digest particulate matter like bacteria or cellular debris.