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What is the primary cause of glaucoma?

  • Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye
  • Dilated ciliary vessels
  • Infection of the uvea
  • Increased intraocular pressure (correct)
  • Which plant-derived substance is used to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma?

  • Homatropine
  • Witch hazel
  • Pilocarpine (correct)
  • Eye bright herb extracts
  • What is a potential side effect of taking pilocarpine internally?

  • Salivation
  • Tachycardia (correct)
  • Improved vision
  • Reduced intraocular pressure
  • Which drugs are commonly used to treat glaucoma?

    <p>Synthetic sympathomimetics and miotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes anterior uveitis?

    <p>Infection, injury or autoimmune/inflammatory disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is used to treat anterior uveitis?

    <p>Atropine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of almond oil in relation to the ear?

    <p>To remove ear wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of atropine in drop form?

    <p>To open the iris for examination or surgical procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used in eye drops to soothe the eye and clear redness?

    <p>Witch Hazel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a common use of olive oil?

    <p>To soften ear wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of thymol?

    <p>As an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic mouthwash ingredient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compound is most abundant in olive oil?

    <p>Glycerides of oleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?

    <p>Eye Bright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of Pseudoephedrine?

    <p>As a decongestant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is used to reduce intraocular pressure by opening the drainage channels in the trabecular meshwork, and is derived from Pilocarpus jaborandi leaves?

    <p>Pilocarpine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is commonly used to treat anterior uveitis and is derived from atropine or its derivative?

    <p>Homatropine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of glaucoma, which if not treated can lead to blindness?

    <p>Increased intraocular pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant-derived substance is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?

    <p>Euphrasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential side effect of taking pilocarpine internally?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is commonly used in eye lotions to soothe the eye and clear redness?

    <p>Witch hazel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of atropine in drop form?

    <p>To open the iris for examination or surgical procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant-derived substance is used to treat special oral and throat irritation?

    <p>Thymol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of glaucoma?

    <p>Increased intraocular pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?

    <p>Eye bright (Euphrasia officinalis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of Pseudoephedrine?

    <p>To decongest the respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is most abundant in olive oil?

    <p>Oleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes anterior uveitis?

    <p>Infection or irritation of the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compound is responsible for giving witch hazel its soothing properties?

    <p>Tannins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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