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PHARMACOLOGY, EYE (PHA311)
FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PHARMACOLOGY PROGRAMS
DRUGS ACTING ON THE EYE- 1
MCQs
Notes:
(i) Each Question has 4 points to choose from. Choose ONLY ONE point to answer the Question.
(ii) Answer the questions after carefully reading the text.
1. The term “Mydriatic” refers to:
A) A drug which narrows the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for near vision.
B) A drug which widens the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for far vision.
C) A drug which narrows the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for far vision.
D) A drug which widens the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for near vision.
2. The term “Cycloplegic” refers to a drug which causes paralysis of ciliary muscle and causes loss of eye
accommodation to near vision and collapses the opening of Canal of Schlemm.
A) True.
B) False.
3. The term “Miotic” refers to:
A) A drug which narrows the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for near vision.
B) A drug which widens the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for far vision.
C) A drug which narrows the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for far vision.
D) A drug which widens the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for near vision.
4. The term “Glaucoma” refers to:
A) An eye condition characterized by increased intra-ocular pressure.
B) An eye condition characterized by decreased intra-ocular pressure.
C) An eye condition characterized by inflamed conjunctiva.
D) An eye condition characterized by increased lacrimation.
5. The following features are associated with Atropine as a mydriatic agent:
A) Short acting active mydriatic.
B) Long acting active mydriatic.
C) Short acting passive mydriatic.
D) Long acting passive mydriatic.
6. Atropine is a cycloplegic agent and thus is contraindicated in glaucoma.
A) True.
B) False.
7. The following features are associated with Homatropine as a mydriatic agent:
A) A natural muscarinic antagonist.
B) A synthetic muscarinic antagonist.
C) Its mydriasis may last for 7 days.
D) Its mydriasis lasts for 6 hours.
EYE Pharmacology Surviving Revision
PHARMACOLOGY, EYE (PHA311)
FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PHARMACOLOGY PROGRAMS
DRUGS ACTING ON THE EYE- 1
MCQs
Notes:
(i) Each Question has 4 points to choose from. Choose ONLY ONE point to answer the Question.
(ii) Answer the questions after carefully reading the text.
1. The term “Mydriatic” refers to:
A) A drug which narrows the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for near vision.
B) A drug which widens the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for far vision.
C) A drug which narrows the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for far vision.
D) A drug which widens the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for near vision.
2. The term “Cycloplegic” refers to a drug which causes paralysis of ciliary muscle and causes loss of eye
accommodation to near vision and collapses the opening of Canal of Schlemm.
A) True.
B) False.
3. The term “Miotic” refers to:
A) A drug which narrows the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for near vision.
B) A drug which widens the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for far vision.
C) A drug which narrows the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for far vision.
D) A drug which widens the eye pupil size and accommodates the eye for near vision.
4. The term “Glaucoma” refers to:
A) An eye condition characterized by increased intra-ocular pressure.
B) An eye condition characterized by decreased intra-ocular pressure.
C) An eye condition characterized by inflamed conjunctiva.
D) An eye condition characterized by increased lacrimation.
5. The following features are associated with Atropine as a mydriatic agent:
A) Short acting active mydriatic.
B) Long acting active mydriatic.
C) Short acting passive mydriatic.
D) Long acting passive mydriatic.
6. Atropine is a cycloplegic agent and thus is contraindicated in glaucoma.
A) True.
B) False.
7. The following features are associated with Homatropine as a mydriatic agent:
A) A natural muscarinic antagonist.
B) A synthetic muscarinic antagonist.
C) Its mydriasis may last for 7 days.
D) Its mydriasis lasts for 6 hours.
EYE Pharmacology Surviving Revision
