visual and sensory pharm

Question 1

optic-topical beta blockers

Answer 1

chill out drugs
timolol-nonselective
betaxolol-B1 receptor blocker

Question 2

optic-topical beta blockers moa

Answer 2

block sympathetic nervous system stim of beta receptors
decrease AH production

Question 3

optic-topical beta blockers: I

Answer 3

open angle glaucoma maintenance treatment
if acute angle closure - need drops asap and other interventions

Question 4

optic-topical beta blockers: SE

Answer 4

transient burning and discomfort
if allowed to go systemic can have systemic SE
CI: same as oral BB (non selective = no asthma, severe COPD, sinus bradycardia or some kind of HF)

Question 5

optic-topical beta blockers: nc

Answer 5

teach!
pt must take otherwise will progress to blindness
apply nasolacrimal P with instillation

Question 6

alpha 2 adrenergic agonist moa

Answer 6

decrease AH production and maybe increase AH drainage

Question 7

prostaglandin analogs moa

Answer 7

increase AH drainage

Question 8

prostaglandin analogs

Answer 8

lantaprost

Question 9

prostaglandin analogs: I

Answer 9

open angle glaucoma
occular htn

Question 10

prostaglandin analogs: SE

Answer 10

well tolerated

Question 11

alpha 2 adrenergic agonist

Answer 11

brimonidine

Question 12

alpha 2 adrenergic agonist: I

Answer 12

open angle glaucoma and increase IOP

Question 13

alpha 2 adrenergic agonist: SE

Answer 13

burning/stinging
dry mouth
fatigue, HA, blurred vision, hypoT

Question 14

carbonic anhydrase I

Answer 14

dozolamide
can be combined with timolol

Question 15

carbonic anhydrase I: I

Answer 15

2nd line treatment
open angle and increased IOP

Question 16

carbonic anhydrase I: moa

Answer 16

decreased production of aqueous humor

Question 17

carbonic anhydrase I: SE

Answer 17

stinging, bitter taste, allergic reactions (conjuctiva or lid reactions)