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Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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What do lipid soluble drugs penetrate?

A

Epithelium

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2
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What do water soluble drugs penetrate?

A

Cornea

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3
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How can medication be delivered to the eye?

A

Topically (eye drops)

Subconjunctival

Via subtenons

Intravitreally

Intracamerally

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4
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Which antibitoic would be used for a contact lens related ulcer?

A

Ofloxacin

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5
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When are steroids used topically?

A

Post cataract surgery

Uveitis

To prevent corneal graft rejection

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6
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Which steroids are the strongest?

A

Prednisolone

Dexamethasone

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7
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How do mydriatics cause pupil dilation?

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Block parasympathetic supply to the iris

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8
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How do sympathomimetrics cause pupil dilation?

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Act on sympathetic chain

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9
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Which drug can cause brown opacifications in the eye?

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Amiodarone

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10
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Name a drug which can constrict the pupils.

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Pilocrapine

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11
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Which drug used in TB can cause loss of vision?

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Ethambutol

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