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Why should beta-blockers be cautiously used in patients with bronchial asthma and heart failure?
Why should beta-blockers be cautiously used in patients with bronchial asthma and heart failure?
- They cause systemic side effects (correct)
- They lower blood pressure
- They increase intraocular pressure
- They constrict the pupils
Which drug is considered the drug of choice in open-angle glaucoma due to its longer duration of action, high efficacy, and low systemic toxicity?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice in open-angle glaucoma due to its longer duration of action, high efficacy, and low systemic toxicity?
- Betaxolol
- Latanoprost (correct)
- Levobunolol
- Pilocarpine
Which miotic is used topically in the treatment of open-angle and acute congestive glaucoma by facilitating drainage of aqueous humor?
Which miotic is used topically in the treatment of open-angle and acute congestive glaucoma by facilitating drainage of aqueous humor?
- Betaxolol
- Latanoprost
- Levobunolol
- Pilocarpine (correct)
What is the main action of a-adrenergic agonists in glaucoma treatment?
What is the main action of a-adrenergic agonists in glaucoma treatment?
Which topical drug does not cross the blood-brain barrier and is used as an adjunct in glaucoma treatment?
Which topical drug does not cross the blood-brain barrier and is used as an adjunct in glaucoma treatment?
Why is dipivefrin considered a prodrug in glaucoma treatment?
Why is dipivefrin considered a prodrug in glaucoma treatment?
How do osmotic agents reduce intraocular pressure in acute congestive glaucoma?
How do osmotic agents reduce intraocular pressure in acute congestive glaucoma?
Which medication is preferred in chronic simple glaucoma due to a lower risk of systemic side effects?
Which medication is preferred in chronic simple glaucoma due to a lower risk of systemic side effects?
How do B-adrenergic blockers decrease intraocular pressure?
How do B-adrenergic blockers decrease intraocular pressure?
Which of the following is a selective B₁-blocker used in glaucoma treatment?
Which of the following is a selective B₁-blocker used in glaucoma treatment?
Why is timolol widely used in glaucoma treatment?
Why is timolol widely used in glaucoma treatment?
What is the main mechanism of action of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in reducing intraocular pressure?
What is the main mechanism of action of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in reducing intraocular pressure?
