Diagnostic Ocular Drugs Quiz
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What is the purpose of pupillary dilation using mydriatics and cycloplegics?

  • To reduce the risk of ocular diseases
  • To relax the ciliary muscle
  • To improve visualization of the fundus for early detection and intervention (correct)
  • To enhance visual acuity
  • When are pupillary dilation using mydriatics and cycloplegics recommended?

  • Annually for patients over 65 in the absence of ocular disease
  • Only for patients with high myopia
  • Only for patients with ocular diseases
  • Every 2 years for patients between 18-39 years of age (correct)
  • What is the mechanism of action of mydriatics?

  • Stimulating the ciliary muscle
  • Inhibiting the autonomic nervous system
  • Constricting the pupil
  • Blocking the action of the iris sphincter muscle (correct)
  • What is the main purpose of cycloplegics?

    <p>Cycloplegic refraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway controls pupil size through the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Sympathetic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one is a purpose of pupillary dilation using mydriatics and cycloplegics?

    <p>Improving visualization of the fundus for early detection and intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mechanism of action of mydriatics?

    <p>Blocking the action of the iris sphincter muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are pupillary dilation using mydriatics and cycloplegics recommended?

    <p>Annually for patients over 65 in the absence of ocular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of cycloplegic refraction?

    <p>Obtaining an accurate measurement of refractive error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway controls pupil size through the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Sympathetic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

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