Glaucoma

Question 1

a group of dse caused by damage to the optic nerve that can gradually eliminate all sight

Answer 1

Glaucoma

Question 2

optic neuropathy that is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world

Answer 2

Glaucoma

Question 3

affected parts of the eye when u have glaucoma

Answer 3

optic nerve
ciliary body
angle of the AC

Question 4

examples of beta blockers

Answer 4

levobunolol, betaxolol, timolol, carteolol

Question 5

route of administration for beta blockers

Answer 5

topical drops

Question 6

side effects of beta blockers

Answer 6

bradycardia, synocope, bronchoconstriction, depression

Question 7

alpha-2 adrenergic agonist examples

Answer 7

apraclonidine, brimonidine

Question 8

side effects of alpha-2

Answer 8

lethargy, fatigue, dry mouth

Question 9

administration for alpha-2

Answer 9

topical drops

Question 10

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors example

Answer 10

acetazolamide, dorzolamide

Question 11

side effects of carbonic anhydrase

Answer 11

malaise, kidney stones, possible aplastic anemia

Question 12

non specific adrenergic agonist example

Answer 12

epinephrine, dipivefrin

Question 13

parasympathomimetics example

Answer 13

pilocarpine, carbachol, echothiophate

Question 14

prostaglandins example

Answer 14

latanoprost