Question 1

Which of the following statement about the use of marijuana for glaucoma is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Studies have shown it can reduce intraocular pressure. 
B) It has been approved in some states. 
C) It is a C-II drug because it is used medicinally. 
D) It is a federal crime to possess it. 
A) Studies have shown it can reduce intraocular pressure. 
B) It has been approved in some states. 
C) It is a C-II drug because it is used medicinally. 
D) It is a federal crime to possess it. C

Question 2

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-Brinzolamide

Accepted Answer

A) Azopt 
B) Trusopt 
C) Xalatan 
D) Alphagan 
E) Timoptic 
A) Azopt 
B) Trusopt 
C) Xalatan 
D) Alphagan 
E) Timoptic A

Question 3

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-Latanoprost

Accepted Answer

A) Azopt 
B) Trusopt 
C) Xalatan 
D) Alphagan 
E) Timoptic 
A) Azopt 
B) Trusopt 
C) Xalatan 
D) Alphagan 
E) Timoptic C

Question 4

Which of the following will not promote the drainage of accumulated levels of aqueous humor to reduce IOP?

Accepted Answer

A) Travoprost 
B) Echothiophate 
C) Methazolamide 
D) Apraclonidine 
A) Travoprost 
B) Echothiophate 
C) Methazolamide 
D) Apraclonidine

Question 5

Which of the following drugs can be used for open and closed angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A) Acetazolamide 
B) Pilocarpine 
C) Levobunolol 
D) Brimonidine 
A) Acetazolamide 
B) Pilocarpine 
C) Levobunolol 
D) Brimonidine

Question 6

Drugs used to promote drainage of the aqueous humor are called miotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which class of drugs is commonly used for the treatment of open angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A) a-Adrenergic antagonists 
B) b-Adrenergic antagonists 
C) Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors 
D) Prostaglandins 
A) a-Adrenergic antagonists 
B) b-Adrenergic antagonists 
C) Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors 
D) Prostaglandins

Question 8

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-Brimonidine

Accepted Answer

A) Azopt 
B) Trusopt 
C) Xalatan 
D) Alphagan 
E) Timoptic 
A) Azopt 
B) Trusopt 
C) Xalatan 
D) Alphagan 
E) Timoptic

Question 9

Patients suffering from glaucoma will lose their central vision first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How is acetazolamide useful in treating glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases the promotion of aqueous humor drainage by reducing the rate at which bicarbonate is made in the ciliary structure of the eye. 
B) It decreases the rate of production of aqueous humor by reducing the rate at which bicarbonate is made in the ciliary structure in the eye. 
C) It blocks the synthesis of enzymes that do not allow for aqueous humor drainage. 
D) It stimulates prostaglandin receptors on the ciliary cells to increase aqueous humor secretion. 
A) It increases the promotion of aqueous humor drainage by reducing the rate at which bicarbonate is made in the ciliary structure of the eye. 
B) It decreases the rate of production of aqueous humor by reducing the rate at which bicarbonate is made in the ciliary structure in the eye. 
C) It blocks the synthesis of enzymes that do not allow for aqueous humor drainage. 
D) It stimulates prostaglandin receptors on the ciliary cells to increase aqueous humor secretion.

Question 11

How do prostaglandin analogues help treat glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A) They dilate trabecular meshwork by relaxing the ciliary muscles to promote drainage of aqueous humor. 
B) They help lower the IOP by decreasing the formation of fluid in eye. 
C) They stimulate prostaglandin receptors on the ciliary cells to increase aqueous humor secretion. 
D) They inhibit prostaglandin synthesis to help decrease aqueous humor formation to lower IOP. 
A) They dilate trabecular meshwork by relaxing the ciliary muscles to promote drainage of aqueous humor. 
B) They help lower the IOP by decreasing the formation of fluid in eye. 
C) They stimulate prostaglandin receptors on the ciliary cells to increase aqueous humor secretion. 
D) They inhibit prostaglandin synthesis to help decrease aqueous humor formation to lower IOP.

Question 12

An example of a cholinesterase inhibitor used for open angle glaucoma in the form of eye drops is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) echothiophate 
B) dorzolamide 
C) pilocarpine 
D) dipivefrin 
A) echothiophate 
B) dorzolamide 
C) pilocarpine 
D) dipivefrin

Question 13

Administration of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors can decrease IOP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a person is allergic to sulfonamide anti-infectives,they may also have an allergy to which of the following drugs used to treat glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A) Brinzolamide 
B) Acetohexamide 
C) Bimatoprost 
D) Timolol 
A) Brinzolamide 
B) Acetohexamide 
C) Bimatoprost 
D) Timolol

Question 15

Which of the following is not true about drugs used in the treatment of glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be divided into two main classifications. 
B) Drugs used can decrease the formation of aqueous humor. 
C) They all cause contraction of the pupil. 
D) Drugs used can promote the drainage of aqueous humor. 
A) They can be divided into two main classifications. 
B) Drugs used can decrease the formation of aqueous humor. 
C) They all cause contraction of the pupil. 
D) Drugs used can promote the drainage of aqueous humor.

Question 16

Spirometry is a diagnostic test that is performed to measure intraocular pressure (IOP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-Dorzolamide

Accepted Answer

A) Azopt 
B) Trusopt 
C) Xalatan 
D) Alphagan 
E) Timoptic 
A) Azopt 
B) Trusopt 
C) Xalatan 
D) Alphagan 
E) Timoptic

Question 18

Why would betaxolol be preferential for glaucoma treatment in patients who also have asthma?

Accepted Answer

A) It preferentially binds b₁-receptor sites and is less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. 
B) It blocks only b₂-receptors and leaves asthma receptors unchanged. 
C) It attaches to receptors that cause bronchodilation,increasing the effects asthma therapy. 
D) It can be used as dual therapy because it will bind to the same receptors that asthma medication binds to. 
A) It preferentially binds b₁-receptor sites and is less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. 
B) It blocks only b₂-receptors and leaves asthma receptors unchanged. 
C) It attaches to receptors that cause bronchodilation,increasing the effects asthma therapy. 
D) It can be used as dual therapy because it will bind to the same receptors that asthma medication binds to.

Question 19

Which class used to treat glaucoma is able to promote drainage of accumulated levels of aqueous humor and reduce IOP?

Accepted Answer

A) Cholinergic agonists 
B) Prostaglandin analogues 
C) b-Adrenergic antagonists 
D) Cholinesterase inhibitors 
A) Cholinergic agonists 
B) Prostaglandin analogues 
C) b-Adrenergic antagonists 
D) Cholinesterase inhibitors

Question 20

Which of the following is a prodrug used to treat glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A) Apraclonidine 
B) Carteolol 
C) Latanoprost 
D) Methazolamide 
A) Apraclonidine 
B) Carteolol 
C) Latanoprost 
D) Methazolamide

Exam 18: Treatment of Glaucoma

Which of the following statement about the use of marijuana for glaucoma is not true?

MATCHING Match the following trade and generic drug names. -Brinzolamide

MATCHING Match the following trade and generic drug names. -Latanoprost

Which of the following will not promote the drainage of accumulated levels of aqueous humor to reduce IOP?

Which of the following drugs can be used for open and closed angle glaucoma?

Drugs used to promote drainage of the aqueous humor are called miotics.

Which class of drugs is commonly used for the treatment of open angle glaucoma?

MATCHING Match the following trade and generic drug names. -Brimonidine

Patients suffering from glaucoma will lose their central vision first.

How is acetazolamide useful in treating glaucoma?

How do prostaglandin analogues help treat glaucoma?

An example of a cholinesterase inhibitor used for open angle glaucoma in the form of eye drops is _____.

Administration of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors can decrease IOP.

If a person is allergic to sulfonamide anti-infectives,they may also have an allergy to which of the following drugs used to treat glaucoma?

Which of the following is not true about drugs used in the treatment of glaucoma?

Spirometry is a diagnostic test that is performed to measure intraocular pressure (IOP).

MATCHING Match the following trade and generic drug names. -Dorzolamide

Why would betaxolol be preferential for glaucoma treatment in patients who also have asthma?

Which class used to treat glaucoma is able to promote drainage of accumulated levels of aqueous humor and reduce IOP?

Which of the following is a prodrug used to treat glaucoma?

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