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- 1.
Essential feature of glaucoma is:
- A.
Optic neuropathy
- B.
Raised intraocular pressure
- C.
Reduced vision
- D.
Painful eye
Correct Answer
A. Optic neuropathy -
- 2.
Which of these is not a feature of ocular hypertension?
- A.
Elevated intraocular pressure
- B.
Closed angle
- C.
Normal visual fields
- D.
Normal optic discs
Correct Answer
B. Closed angle -
- 3.
Risk factors for glaucoma include:
- A.
Cardiovascular diseases
- B.
Family history of glaucoma
- C.
Hypothyroidism
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 4.
Which of these is not a likely cause of painful red eye in a patient?
- A.
Open angle glaucoma
- B.
Closed angle glaucoma
- C.
Conjunctivitis
- D.
Herpes simplex
Correct Answer
B. Closed angle glaucoma -
- 5.
Drugs that facilitate aqueous humor outflow include:
- A.
Timolol
- B.
Pilocarpine
- C.
Epinephrine
- D.
B and C only
Correct Answer
D. B and C only -
- 6.
Which one of the following agents lowers intraocular pressure by reducing aqueous production?
- A.
Latanoprost
- B.
Dorzolamide
- C.
Epinephrine
- D.
Pilocarpine
Correct Answer
B. Dorzolamide -
- 7.
Which class of drug is the first line of therapy for open angle glaucoma when no contraindication exists?
- A.
ß blockers
- B.
A agonist
- C.
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- D.
Prostaglandins
Correct Answer
A. ß blockers -
- 8.
Side effects of oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors include:
- A.
Tingling sensation in the extremities
- B.
Nausea and vomiting
- C.
Fatigue
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 9.
Dorzolamide is a:
- A.
Oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
- B.
Topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
- C.
Prostaglandin
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor -
- 10.
Which one of the following statements regarding pilocarpine is true?
- A.
It is a sympathomimetic drug
- B.
It is the mainstay of glaucoma treatment
- C.
It can be employed in the treatment of both open angle and closed angle glaucoma
- D.
It reduces production of aqueous humor
Correct Answer
C. It can be employed in the treatment of both open angle and closed angle glaucoma -
- 11.
Uveo-scleral outflow of aqueous humor is increased by:
- A.
Prostaglandins
- B.
ß blockers
- C.
Alpha agonist
- D.
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Correct Answer
D. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors -
- 12.
Which of the following are not suitable adjuncts?
- A.
Timolol and latanoprost
- B.
Pilocarpine and betaxolol
- C.
Dorzolamide and timolol
- D.
Brimonidine and betaxolol
Correct Answer
B. Pilocarpine and betaxolol -
- 13.
In treatment of glaucoma, to achieve better effect blockers can be combined well with:
- A.
Miotics
- B.
Topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- C.
Prostaglandins
- D.
Any of the above
Correct Answer
D. Any of the above -
- 14.
A 75 year old lady with a long standing history of asthma treated with steroids presents to the clinic because of decreased vision. She is found to have posterior capsular opacities as well as an intraocular pressure of 28 mmHg. Which of the following medication should be prescribed?
- A.
Timolol
- B.
Pilocarpine
- C.
Latanoprost
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Latanoprost -
- 15.
Neuroprotection is well established with:
- A.
Timolol
- B.
Brimonidine
- C.
Latanoprost
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Brimonidine -
- 16.
The only US FDA approved drug for control of post-operative intraocular pressure spikes is:
- A.
Brimonidine 0.2%
- B.
Apraclonidine 1%
- C.
Latanoprost 0.005%
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Apraclonidine 1% -
- 17.
Which of these is not true with regard to laser trabeculoplasty?
- A.
It is done as an outpatient procedure
- B.
A new opening is created in the white of the eye to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor
- C.
Its effects may wear off over time
- D.
Is generally done after trying treatment with medications
Correct Answer
B. A new opening is created in the white of the eye to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor -
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