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What is the mechanism of action of Tamoxifen?
What is the mechanism of action of Tamoxifen?
- Alpha1a-adrenergic blocker
- Selective estrogen receptor modulator (correct)
- Non-selective alpha blocker
- Selective beta blocker
What is the ophthalmic use of Tamsulosin?
What is the ophthalmic use of Tamsulosin?
- Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (correct)
- Treatment of age-related macular degeneration
- Treatment of cataract
- Treatment of glaucoma
What is the potential ophthalmic adverse effect of Sildenafil?
What is the potential ophthalmic adverse effect of Sildenafil?
- Reversible corneal opacity
- Non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy
- Retinal vascular occlusion
- All of the above (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of Topiramate?
What is the mechanism of action of Topiramate?
What is the potential ophthalmic adverse effect of Digitalis derivatives?
What is the potential ophthalmic adverse effect of Digitalis derivatives?
What is the mechanism of action of Moxifloxacin?
What is the mechanism of action of Moxifloxacin?
What is the primary indication for Moxifloxacin 0.5% (Vigamox) eye drops?
What is the primary indication for Moxifloxacin 0.5% (Vigamox) eye drops?
What is the benefit of using Pilocarpine 5mg QID in patients with Sjogren's syndrome?
What is the benefit of using Pilocarpine 5mg QID in patients with Sjogren's syndrome?
What is the mechanism of action of Varenicline (Tyrvaya) nasal spray?
What is the mechanism of action of Varenicline (Tyrvaya) nasal spray?
What is the purpose of Punctal Occlusive devices?
What is the purpose of Punctal Occlusive devices?
What is the mechanism of action of Beta Blockers in reducing intraocular pressure?
What is the mechanism of action of Beta Blockers in reducing intraocular pressure?
What is the primary effect of Timolol Maleate on the heart rate?
What is the primary effect of Timolol Maleate on the heart rate?
Which of the following Beta Blockers is known for its 'escape' phenomenon?
Which of the following Beta Blockers is known for its 'escape' phenomenon?
What is the typical dosing frequency of Beta Blockers in the treatment of glaucoma?
What is the typical dosing frequency of Beta Blockers in the treatment of glaucoma?
What is the characteristic of Timolol Maleate's effect on intraocular pressure?
What is the characteristic of Timolol Maleate's effect on intraocular pressure?
What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs?
What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs?
What is the ophthalmic use of Flurbiprofen?
What is the ophthalmic use of Flurbiprofen?
What is the trade name of the medication containing Diclofenac?
What is the trade name of the medication containing Diclofenac?
What is the ophthalmic use of Diclofenac?
What is the ophthalmic use of Diclofenac?
What is the concentration of Acular LS?
What is the concentration of Acular LS?
What is the mechanism of action of Phenylephrine?
What is the mechanism of action of Phenylephrine?
What is the ophthalmic use of Brimonidine tartrate?
What is the ophthalmic use of Brimonidine tartrate?
Which medication is used to treat acquired blepharoptosis?
Which medication is used to treat acquired blepharoptosis?
What is a common adverse effect of alpha 1 adrenergic agonists?
What is a common adverse effect of alpha 1 adrenergic agonists?
What is the ratio of alpha 2 to alpha 1 adrenergic activity of Naphazoline?
What is the ratio of alpha 2 to alpha 1 adrenergic activity of Naphazoline?
What is the likely indication for the use of Dexamethasone in ophthalmology?
What is the likely indication for the use of Dexamethasone in ophthalmology?
Which steroid formulation has a lower potential to increase intraocular pressure (IOP)?
Which steroid formulation has a lower potential to increase intraocular pressure (IOP)?
What is the likely mechanism of action of Lotemax in reducing inflammation?
What is the likely mechanism of action of Lotemax in reducing inflammation?
Which of the following medications is used to treat macular edema associated with uveitis?
Which of the following medications is used to treat macular edema associated with uveitis?
What is the unique feature of the AMPPLIFY delivery system?
What is the unique feature of the AMPPLIFY delivery system?
What is the purpose of using Thiazine dye in ocular surface assessment?
What is the purpose of using Thiazine dye in ocular surface assessment?
What is the name of the dye that contains sodium iodide?
What is the name of the dye that contains sodium iodide?
What is the mechanism of action of Trypan Blue?
What is the mechanism of action of Trypan Blue?
What is the use of Methylene Blue in ocular surface assessment?
What is the use of Methylene Blue in ocular surface assessment?
What is the ophthalmic use of Lissamine Green?
What is the ophthalmic use of Lissamine Green?
What is the mechanism of action of Indocyanine Green?
What is the mechanism of action of Indocyanine Green?
What is the ophthalmic use of Triarylmethane dye?
What is the ophthalmic use of Triarylmethane dye?
What is the purpose of using Vital White light in ocular surface assessment?
What is the purpose of using Vital White light in ocular surface assessment?
What is the ophthalmic use of Azo dye?
What is the ophthalmic use of Azo dye?
What is the common side effect of using certain dyes in ocular surface assessment?
What is the common side effect of using certain dyes in ocular surface assessment?
What is the mechanism of action of Tamoxifen?
What is the mechanism of action of Tamoxifen?
What is the ophthalmic use of Sildenafil?
What is the ophthalmic use of Sildenafil?
What is the mechanism of action of Aromatase Inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of Aromatase Inhibitors?
What is the ophthalmic use of Topiramate?
What is the ophthalmic use of Topiramate?
What is the mechanism of action of Tamsulosin?
What is the mechanism of action of Tamsulosin?
What is the mechanism of action of Digitalis derivatives?
What is the mechanism of action of Digitalis derivatives?
What is the mechanism of action of Imidazole Mixed alpha 1&2 adrenergic agonist?
What is the mechanism of action of Imidazole Mixed alpha 1&2 adrenergic agonist?
What is the ophthalmic use of Brimonidine tartrate?
What is the ophthalmic use of Brimonidine tartrate?
What is the purpose of using Oxymetazoline?
What is the purpose of using Oxymetazoline?
What is the mechanism of action of Phenylephrine?
What is the mechanism of action of Phenylephrine?
What is the ophthalmic use of Naphazoline?
What is the ophthalmic use of Naphazoline?
What is the benefit of using Brimonidine tartrate?
What is the benefit of using Brimonidine tartrate?
What is the mechanism of action of Moxifloxacin 0.5% (Vigamox)?
What is the mechanism of action of Moxifloxacin 0.5% (Vigamox)?
What is the ophthalmic use of Pilocarpine 5mg QID?
What is the ophthalmic use of Pilocarpine 5mg QID?
What is the mechanism of action of Cevimeline (Evoxac)?
What is the mechanism of action of Cevimeline (Evoxac)?
What is the ophthalmic use of Varenicline (Tyrvaya) nasal spray?
What is the ophthalmic use of Varenicline (Tyrvaya) nasal spray?
What is the characteristic of Moxifloxacin 0.5% (Vigamox) in terms of penetration?
What is the characteristic of Moxifloxacin 0.5% (Vigamox) in terms of penetration?
What is the purpose of Punctal Occlusive devices?
What is the purpose of Punctal Occlusive devices?
What is the percentage reduction in Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) associated with the Mediterranean diet?
What is the percentage reduction in Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) associated with the Mediterranean diet?
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?
What is the effect of Vitamin E on the progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa?
What is the effect of Vitamin E on the progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa?
What is the effect of alpha 2 selective agonist Brimonidine on blood vessels?
What is the effect of alpha 2 selective agonist Brimonidine on blood vessels?
What is the primary use of Edrophonium in diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis?
What is the primary use of Edrophonium in diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis?
What is the characteristic of a pupil with Adie's Syndrome?
What is the characteristic of a pupil with Adie's Syndrome?
Which of the following antihistamines is known to cause drowsiness?
Which of the following antihistamines is known to cause drowsiness?
What is the effect of Imidazole derivatives on rebound hyperemia?
What is the effect of Imidazole derivatives on rebound hyperemia?
What is the effect of Apraclonidine 1% on a pupil with Horner's Syndrome?
What is the effect of Apraclonidine 1% on a pupil with Horner's Syndrome?
Which of the following ocular decongestants causes pupil dilation and increases intraocular pressure?
Which of the following ocular decongestants causes pupil dilation and increases intraocular pressure?
What is the effect of Pilocarpine on the pupil?
What is the effect of Pilocarpine on the pupil?
Which of the following medications is used to treat presbyopia?
Which of the following medications is used to treat presbyopia?
What is the mechanism of action of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors?
What is the characteristic of Dorzolamide's effect on intraocular pressure?
What is the characteristic of Dorzolamide's effect on intraocular pressure?
Which of the following adrenergic agonists is an alpha 2 receptor selective agonist?
Which of the following adrenergic agonists is an alpha 2 receptor selective agonist?
Which anesthetic is an amide, has increased potency and duration, and is made from Mepivacaine?
Which anesthetic is an amide, has increased potency and duration, and is made from Mepivacaine?
What is the mechanism of action of Methotrexate?
What is the mechanism of action of Methotrexate?
What is the characteristic of Tryptan Blue dye?
What is the characteristic of Tryptan Blue dye?
Which of the following is an Immunomodulator?
Which of the following is an Immunomodulator?
What is the characteristic of Indocyanine Green dye?
What is the characteristic of Indocyanine Green dye?
What is the mechanism of action of mast cell stabilizers?
What is the mechanism of action of mast cell stabilizers?
What is the advantage of Pemirolast over Cromolyn sodium?
What is the advantage of Pemirolast over Cromolyn sodium?
What is the characteristic of Ketotifen?
What is the characteristic of Ketotifen?
What is the mechanism of action of anti-VEGF injections in treating Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
What is the mechanism of action of anti-VEGF injections in treating Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
What is the advantage of Alcaftadine (Lastacaft)?
What is the advantage of Alcaftadine (Lastacaft)?
What type of corticosteroid is Medrysone?
What type of corticosteroid is Medrysone?
What is the characteristic of Bromfenac that allows for increased penetration?
What is the characteristic of Bromfenac that allows for increased penetration?
What is the mechanism of action of Nepafenac?
What is the mechanism of action of Nepafenac?
What is the advantage of Loteprednol?
What is the advantage of Loteprednol?
What is the characteristic of Difluprednate?
What is the characteristic of Difluprednate?
What is the mechanism of action of Aminoglycosides?
What is the mechanism of action of Aminoglycosides?
Which medication is used to treat dry eye?
Which medication is used to treat dry eye?
What is the mechanism of action of Vancomycin?
What is the mechanism of action of Vancomycin?
Which antibiotic is effective against Pseudomonas?
Which antibiotic is effective against Pseudomonas?
What is the mechanism of action of Bacitracin?
What is the mechanism of action of Bacitracin?
Which medication is used to treat neurotrophic keratitis?
Which medication is used to treat neurotrophic keratitis?
What is the mechanism of action of Tetracyclines?
What is the mechanism of action of Tetracyclines?
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in vitamin K deficiency?
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in vitamin K deficiency?
What is the mechanism of action of Macrolides?
What is the mechanism of action of Macrolides?
Which medication is used to treat Demodex?
Which medication is used to treat Demodex?