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

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

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

    What is the main function of Amlodipine (Norvasc)?

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

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

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

    What is the main purpose of Prednisone (Deltasone)?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the main function of Metformin (Glucophage)?

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

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

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

    What is the primary purpose of Tamsulosin (Flomax)?

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

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

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

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