17 Questions
What is the primary goal of drug therapy in patients with glaucoma?
To preserve visual function by reducing IOP to a level at which no further optic nerve damage occurs
Can the damage caused by glaucoma be reversed?
No, the damage caused by glaucoma cannot be reversed
What is the management approach for glaucoma?
VASOPROTECTION PERSISTENCY/COMPLIANCE
What are the first line agents for glaucoma treatment?
B-blockers, prostaglandin analogs, alpha 2 agonist, and topical CAIs
What is the purpose of using second line agents in glaucoma treatment?
To reduce intraocular pressure (IOP)
Which medication is the preferred first-line treatment for glaucoma?
Latanoprost
Which medication is known to increase uveoscleral outflow and has a duration of action of several days?
Latanoprost
Which medication should not be used at bedtime due to its potential to cause a profound drop in blood pressure while the individual is asleep?
Timolol
Which medication is commonly used to treat transient intraocular pressure spikes following laser treatment of the anterior segment?
Apraclonidine
Which medication is used in the treatment of angle closure glaucoma to terminate an acute attack by pulling the peripheral iris away from the trabeculum?
Carbachol
Which medication is useful particularly in acute glaucoma for immediate short-term control of intraocular pressure?
Methazolamide
What is the primary indication for brimonidine among the alpha adrenergic agonists?
Increase uveoscleral outflow
Which surgical therapy may be considered in cases of failure of medical therapy or as primary therapy, especially in younger patients?
Trabeculectomy
Which medication reduces the production of aqueous humor in the eye and has a supplementary neuroprotective effect?
Brinzolamide
Which medication should be avoided in pregnancy due to its effects on the reduction of intraocular pressure?
Acetazolamide
Which medication is known to have side effects including darkening of the iris, pigment of eyelashes or eyelid skin?
Latanoprost
Which medication is most commonly used ocular hypotensive agent, especially in developing countries?
Timolol
Test your knowledge on the treatment goals, therapy selection, monitoring plan, and patient counseling for glaucoma. This quiz will help you assess your understanding of the management of glaucoma and drug therapy options.
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