Ocular Adrenergic Agonist and Antagonist Drugs Review

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Which neurotransmitter is involved in the efferent oculosympathetic pathway at the 1st order neuron trajectory?

  • Acetylcholine (correct)
  • Dopamine
  • Norepinephrine
  • Epinephrine

What is the primary clinical use of 10% phenylephrine?

  • Pupillary cysts
  • Dilation of Mueller's muscle
  • Posterior synechiae (correct)
  • Treatment of narrow angles

Which direct sympathomimetic is structurally similar to epinephrine?

  • Dopamine
  • Phenylephrine (correct)
  • Isoproterenol
  • Norepinephrine

What is the effect of epinephrine on conjunctival vasoconstriction?

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

Which side effect is associated with topical epinephrine use?

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

What is the mechanism of action of 2.5% and 10% phenylephrine in clinical use?

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

What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the efferent oculosympathetic pathway at the 3rd order neuron trajectory?

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

Which side effect is associated with chronic use of phenylephrine?

<p>Hypoxia of conjunctiva and iris (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the systemic side effects associated with phenylephrine use?

<p><strong>Hypertension</strong>, tachycardia, subarachnoid hemorrhage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What clinical condition contraindicates the use of epinephrine in patients?

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

What is the neurotransmitter in the sympathetic post-ganglionic synapse?

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

Which receptor type is involved in Ocular Autonomic Nervous System post-ganglionic structure?

<p>Alpha (α) 1 receptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Iris Sphincter in the pupil?

<p>Constriction via parasympathetic innervation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which synapse in the sympathetic system has three components?

<p>Post-ganglionic-organ effector synapse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Ocular Autonomic Nervous System, what neurotransmitter is present in some post-ganglionic sites?

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

Which nervous system regulates voluntary actions?

<p>Somatic nervous system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary neurotransmitter in the central and pre-ganglionic synapse of the sympathetic system?

<p>Acetylcholine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the eye dilates the pupil via sympathetic innervation?

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

Which drug interaction enhances the cardiovascular effect of tricyclic antidepressants and MAO inhibitors?

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

What is the mode of action of 1% concentration paredrine?

<p>Liberates norepinephrine from the pre-synaptic vesicle at the neuromuscular junction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates between central /2nd and 3rd neuron in Horner’s Syndrome?

<p>Force duction test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a postcocaine anisocoria value of 0.8 mm indicate?

<p>Horner's syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of action of Aproclonidine (Iopidine 0.5%)?

<p>Decreases aqueous humor production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of action of Brimonidine tartrate (Alphagan P 0.2%)?

<p>Decreases aqueous production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Dapiprazole (Mydriolytic agent) on mydriasis?

<p>Reversibly blocks ά-receptors on dilator muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ophthalmic beta blocker has a new mode of therapy with a maximum effect in 3 weeks?

<p>Timolol Maleate (Timoptic) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Rev-eyes 0.5%' is associated with which side effect?

<p>Superficial punctate keratitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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