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Ocular Pharmacology

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Which of the following is a commonly used topical anesthetic in ophthalmology?

  1. Tetracaine

  2. Lidocaine

  3. Proparacaine

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tetracaine, Lidocaine, and Proparacaine are all commonly used topical anesthetics in ophthalmology.

What is the mechanism of action of miotics?

  1. They constrict the pupil by stimulating the sphincter pupillae muscle.

  2. They dilate the pupil by stimulating the dilator pupillae muscle.

  3. They reduce intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor.

  4. They increase intraocular pressure by decreasing the outflow of aqueous humor.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miotics constrict the pupil by stimulating the sphincter pupillae muscle, which is responsible for constricting the pupil.

Which of the following is a commonly used antiglaucoma medication?

  1. Timolol

  2. Latanoprost

  3. Brimonidine

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Timolol, Latanoprost, and Brimonidine are all commonly used antiglaucoma medications.

What is the mechanism of action of antihistamines?

  1. They block the effects of histamine on H1 receptors.

  2. They block the effects of histamine on H2 receptors.

  3. They increase the production of histamine.

  4. They decrease the production of histamine.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antihistamines block the effects of histamine on H1 receptors, which are responsible for mediating the symptoms of allergic reactions.

Which of the following is a commonly used corticosteroid in ophthalmology?

  1. Prednisolone

  2. Dexamethasone

  3. Fluorometholone

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prednisolone, Dexamethasone, and Fluorometholone are all commonly used corticosteroids in ophthalmology.

What is the mechanism of action of antibiotics?

  1. They kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

  2. They kill or inhibit the growth of viruses.

  3. They kill or inhibit the growth of fungi.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antibiotics kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Which of the following is a commonly used antifungal in ophthalmology?

  1. Natamycin

  2. Fluconazole

  3. Voriconazole

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natamycin, Fluconazole, and Voriconazole are all commonly used antifungals in ophthalmology.

What is the mechanism of action of antiviral medications?

  1. They inhibit the replication of viruses.

  2. They kill viruses.

  3. They prevent viruses from entering cells.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antiviral medications inhibit the replication of viruses, kill viruses, and prevent viruses from entering cells.

Which of the following is a commonly used antiviral in ophthalmology?

  1. Acyclovir

  2. Ganciclovir

  3. Valacyclovir

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Acyclovir, Ganciclovir, and Valacyclovir are all commonly used antivirals in ophthalmology.

What is the mechanism of action of artificial tears?

  1. They lubricate the eye.

  2. They increase the production of tears.

  3. They reduce the evaporation of tears.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Artificial tears lubricate the eye, increase the production of tears, and reduce the evaporation of tears.

Which of the following is a commonly used artificial tear in ophthalmology?

  1. Systane

  2. Refresh

  3. Tears Naturale

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Systane, Refresh, and Tears Naturale are all commonly used artificial tears in ophthalmology.

What is the mechanism of action of glaucoma medications?

  1. They reduce the production of aqueous humor.

  2. They increase the outflow of aqueous humor.

  3. They both reduce the production of aqueous humor and increase the outflow of aqueous humor.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glaucoma medications both reduce the production of aqueous humor and increase the outflow of aqueous humor.

Which of the following is a commonly used glaucoma medication?

  1. Timolol

  2. Latanoprost

  3. Brimonidine

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Timolol, Latanoprost, and Brimonidine are all commonly used glaucoma medications.

What is the mechanism of action of anti-VEGF medications?

  1. They inhibit the growth of new blood vessels.

  2. They reduce the leakage of blood vessels.

  3. They both inhibit the growth of new blood vessels and reduce the leakage of blood vessels.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anti-VEGF medications both inhibit the growth of new blood vessels and reduce the leakage of blood vessels.

Which of the following is a commonly used anti-VEGF medication in ophthalmology?

  1. Ranibizumab

  2. Bevacizumab

  3. Aflibercept

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ranibizumab, Bevacizumab, and Aflibercept are all commonly used anti-VEGF medications in ophthalmology.

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