28 Questions
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
Increased intraocular pressure
Which plant-derived substance is used to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma?
Pilocarpine
What is a potential side effect of taking pilocarpine internally?
Tachycardia
Which drugs are commonly used to treat glaucoma?
Synthetic sympathomimetics and miotics
What causes anterior uveitis?
Infection, injury or autoimmune/inflammatory disease
Which substance is used to treat anterior uveitis?
Atropine
What is the main use of almond oil in relation to the ear?
To remove ear wax
What is the main use of atropine in drop form?
To open the iris for examination or surgical procedures
Which plant is used in eye drops to soothe the eye and clear redness?
Witch Hazel
Which of the following is not a common use of olive oil?
To soften ear wax
What is the main use of thymol?
As an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic mouthwash ingredient
What compound is most abundant in olive oil?
Glycerides of oleic acid
Which plant is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?
Eye Bright
What is the main use of Pseudoephedrine?
As a decongestant
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?
Pilocarpine
Which substance is commonly used to treat anterior uveitis and is derived from atropine or its derivative?
Homatropine
What is the main cause of glaucoma, which if not treated can lead to blindness?
Increased intraocular pressure
Which plant-derived substance is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?
Euphrasia
What is the potential side effect of taking pilocarpine internally?
Tachycardia
Which substance is commonly used in eye lotions to soothe the eye and clear redness?
Witch hazel
What is the main use of atropine in drop form?
To open the iris for examination or surgical procedures
Which plant-derived substance is used to treat special oral and throat irritation?
Thymol
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
Increased intraocular pressure
Which plant is known for its long history of use in eye disorders and contains iridoid glycosides such as euphoroside?
Eye bright (Euphrasia officinalis)
What is the main use of Pseudoephedrine?
To decongest the respiratory tract
Which compound is most abundant in olive oil?
Oleic acid
What causes anterior uveitis?
Infection or irritation of the eye
What compound is responsible for giving witch hazel its soothing properties?
Tannins
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