Pharmacology of Ophthalmic Drugs

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What is the mode of action of hydroxyamphetamine in the sympathetic system?

  • Contracts the dilator muscle
  • Enhances release of NE from pre-synaptic vesicle (correct)
  • Blocks reuptake of NE
  • Relaxes the sphincter muscle

What is the purpose of using cocaine in diagnosing Horner's syndrome?

  • To test the direct cholinergic response
  • To localize the lesion
  • To put cocaine in one eye and compare to the other eye (correct)
  • To diagnose the presence of anisocoria

What is the effect of tropicamide on the sphincter muscle?

  • Contracts the dilator muscle
  • Has no effect on the sphincter muscle
  • Relaxes the sphincter muscle (correct)
  • Contracts the sphincter muscle

What is the difference between Paremyd and other mydriatics?

<p>Full dilation will only occur with Paremyd (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of ganglionic blockers on blood pressure?

<p>Decreases blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of cocaine as an anesthetic?

<p>Acts as a local anesthetic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the drug that releases norepinephrine from pre-synaptic vesicles?

<p>To block the reuptake of norepinephrine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of sympathetic system agonists on blood pressure?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Paremyd?

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What is the primary mechanism of action of cocaine as an adrenergic agonist?

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What is the difference between a direct and indirect adrenergic agonist?

<p>A direct agonist stimulates the receptor directly, while an indirect agonist enhances the release of norepinephrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of tropicamide on the sphincter muscle and dilator muscle?

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