Vision Pharm (Exam 2)

Question 1

Optic-Topical Beta Blockers

Answer 1

Timolol (non selective)

Betaxolol (selective)

Question 2

timolol: MOA

Answer 2

-Block sympathetic nervous system stimulation beta receptors

Question 3

timolol: Adverse Reaction

Answer 3

Transient burning and discomfort

If allowed to go systemic can have side effects

Question 4

timolol: NSG consideration

Answer 4

Same as oral BETA blockers

Must take or OA glaucoma will lead to blindness

Question 5

Prostaglandin analog

Answer 5

latanoprost

Question 6

latanoprost: MOA

Answer 6

Increase drainage of AH

Question 7

Alpha-adrenergic agonist

Answer 7

brimonidine

Question 8

brimonidine: MOA

Answer 8

Decreases AH production and may increase the outflow of AH

Question 9

brimonidine: Adverse Reactions

Answer 9

-Burning/stinging

-Dry mouth

-Fatigue-HA-Blurred Vision-Hypotension

Question 10

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

Answer 10

dorzolamide

Question 11

dorzolamide: MOA

Answer 11

Decrease AH productions

Question 12

dorzolamide: Adverse Reactions

Answer 12

Stinging

Bitter taste

Allergic reactions (conjunctiva or lid reactions)

Question 13

Beta Blocker: Decrease AH production or Increase AH drainage

Answer 13

timolol and betaxolol

Decrease AH production

Question 14

Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist: Decrease AH production or Increase AH drainage

Answer 14

Brimonidine

BOTH

Increase AH drainage and decrease AH production

Question 15

Prostaglandin analogs: Decrease AH production or Increase AH drainage

Answer 15

Latanoprost

Increase AH drainage