Ocular Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
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What is the lethal dosage of Atropine in adults?

  • 100mg (correct)
  • 500mg
  • 50mg
  • 200mg
  • What is the antidote for Atropine overdose?

  • Scopolamine
  • Cyclopentolate
  • Physostigmine (correct)
  • Homatropine
  • What is the potency of Homatropine compared to Atropine?

  • 10 times more potent than Atropine
  • Equal potency to Atropine
  • 1/10 as potent as Atropine (correct)
  • Half as potent as Atropine
  • What is the primary use of Scopolamine?

    <p>As an alternative to Atropine in allergic patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of Cyclopentolate's mydriatic and cycloplegic effect?

    <p>Less than 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common central nervous system effect of Cyclopentolate?

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

    What is the commercial concentration of Tropicamide?

    <p>0.5% and 1.0%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of Tropicamide?

    <p>Dilated fundus examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common ocular side effect of Atropine?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Atropine and Homatropine?

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

    Where does the efferent oculo-parasympathetic pathway originate?

    <p>E-W nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the neurotransmitter for both pre and post-ganglionic synapses?

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

    What is the name of the membrane-bound device used to deliver Pilocarpine?

    <p>Ocusertpilo-40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of indirect Parasympathomimetics?

    <p>Blocking the breakdown of acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the autoimmune disorder that affects voltage-gated calcium channels?

    <p>Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the ocular cholinergic antagonist mentioned in the text?

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

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