Latanoprost (Xalatan) for Glaucoma Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of Xalatan (Latanoprost)?

  • Reducing high pressure inside the eyes (correct)
  • Relieving eye redness
  • Improving nearsightedness
  • Treating low pressure inside the eyes

Which condition is Xalatan (Latanoprost) commonly used to treat?

  • Astigmatism
  • Glaucoma (correct)
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Cataracts

What is the main cause of high pressure inside the eyes that Xalatan (Latanoprost) treats?

  • Open-angle glaucoma (correct)
  • Closed-angle glaucoma
  • Dry eyes syndrome
  • Macular degeneration

What effect does Xalatan (Latanoprost) have on the eyes?

<p>Reduces intraocular pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is classified as a calcium channel blocker and is used to lower blood pressure and treat conditions such as chest pain and irregular heartbeat?

<p>Amlodipine (Norvasc) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is Amlodipine (Norvasc) primarily used to treat?

<p>Hypertension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Amlodipine (Norvasc)?

<p>Lower blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class of drug does Amlodipine (Norvasc) belong to?

<p>Calcium channel blocker (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Prednisone (Deltasone)?

<p>Treating inflammation, severe allergies, and asthma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT commonly treated with Prednisone (Deltasone)?

<p>Cancer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of Prednisone (Deltasone) on the immune system?

<p>Suppressing the immune response (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to inflammation and severe allergies, what other condition can Prednisone (Deltasone) be used to treat?

<p>Rheumatoid arthritis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Metformin (Glucophage)?

<p>To treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class of drug does Metformin (Glucophage) belong to?

<p>Antidiabetic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to improving blood sugar control, what other condition can Metformin (Glucophage) be used to treat?

<p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Tamsulosin (Flomax)?

<p>Relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drug does Tamsulosin (Flomax) belong to?

<p>Alpha blocker (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to treating an enlarged prostate, what other condition can Tamsulosin (Flomax) be used for?

<p>Erectile dysfunction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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