TQ Quiz | Ocular Pharmacology: A Conglomeration of New Ideas, New Uses, Old Drugs, and Old Topics (Nashville 2023) by Events@optometricedu.com | Oct 18, 2023 | 2023 Nashville, TQ Courses | 0 comments "*" indicates required fields Hidden@{:35}HiddenDate (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY HiddenEvent Date (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY HiddenEvent 60 days past date (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY HiddenEvent Date Difference (Hidden)1. What is the mechanism of action of brimonidine?* A - Alpha-1 receptor agonist B - Alpha-2 receptor agonist C - Beta-1 receptor agonist D - Beta-2 receptor agonist 2. Brimonidine has been shown to have what effect to the pupil?* A - Mydriasis; under photopic conditions B - Miosis; under photopic conditions C - Mydriasis; under scotopic conditions D - Miosis; under scotopic conditions 3. Low dose brimonidine (0.025%) has been shown to have the following properties except:* A - Intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction B - Onset within 5 minutes C - Duration up to 8 hours D - No tachyphylaxis 4. Topical brimonidine gel has been approved to treat what dermatological condition?* A - Rosacea B - Psoriasis C - Dermatological burns* D - Actinic keratosis 5. Topiramate is gaining popularity in regards to treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) because it has what two main mechanism of actions in regards to IIH?* A - Decrease cerebrospinal fluid production; increase appetite B - Increase cerebrospinal fluid production; increase appetite C - Decrease cerebrospinal fluid production; decrease appetite D - Increase cerebrospinal fluid production; decrease appetite 6. Which two ocular complications of topiramate treatment must we be watchful for?* A - Acute angle closure & myopic refractive shift B - Acute angle closure & hyperopic refractive shift C - Open angle glaucoma & myopic refractive shift D - Open angle glaucoma & hyperopic refractive shift 7. When are the ocular side effects of topiramate most likely to occur?* A - With the first/initial dose B - Within the first 2 weeks of initiating the drug C - After 3 months of initiating the drug D - After 6 months of initiating the drug 8. What is the mechanism of action of apraclonidine being used to help diagnose a Horner syndrome?* A - Alpha-1 receptor agonism B - Alpha-1 receptor antagonism C - Alpha-2 receptor agonism D - Alpha-2 receptor antagonism 9. Apraclonidine can cause which of the following in the affected eye in patients with a recent onset of Horner’s Syndrome to help with the diagnosis?* A - Worsening ptosis B - Pupillary miosis C - Improved anhydrosis D - Improved ptosis and pupillary dilation leading to reversal of anisocoria 10. What is the mechanism of action of naphazoline in regards to its potential to cause pupil dilation?* A - Alpha agonist B - Acetylcholine antagonist C - Beta agonist D - Beta antagonist 11. What is the mechanism of action for topical oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.1% in the treatment of acquired blepharoptosis?* A - Beta-1 antagonist B - Beta-2 antagonist C - Alpha-1 agonist D - Alpha-2 agonist 12. Oral eplerenone is a relatively new drug with promising potential to treat which of the following retinal disorders?* A - Cystoid macular edema (CME) B - Clinically significant macular edema (CSME) C - Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) D - Neovascular/exudative age-related macular degeneration (wet ARMD) 13. Oral eplerenone is considered which class of medication?* A - Mineralcorticoid receptor agonist B - Mineralcorticoid receptor antagonist C - Adrenergic agonist D - Adrenergic antagonist 14. What side effect is most concerning on patients who are prescribed eplerenone?* A - Hypokalemia (reduced serum potassium) B - Hyperkalemia (increased serum potassium) C - Hyponatremia (reduced serum sodium) D - Hypernatremia (increased serum sodium) 15. Approximately what percentage of patients being treated with eplerenone for central serous chorioretinopathy have been reported to have complete resolution of subretinal fluid within 3 months?* A - Approximately 25% B - Approximately 33% C - Approximately 66% D - Approximately 85% 16. Aripiprazole can cause which of the following ocular side effects?* A - Elevated intraocular pressure B - Transient increase in myopia C - Keratoconjunctivitis sicca D - Acceleration of cataract formation 17. What pharmacological property of phenylephrine makes it a potent vasoconstrictor, leading to its increased risk of elevated blood pressure spikes in patients?* A - Beta-1 antagonist B - Beta-2 antagonist C - Alpha-1 agonist D - Alpha-2 agonist 18. If a patient is going to suffer a blood pressure spike after topical phenylephrine instillation, when is this most likely to occur?* A - 10-30 minutes post-instillation of drops B - 30-60 minutes post-instillation of drops C - 1-2 hours post-instillation of drops D - 3-4 hours post-instillation of drops 19. What is the approximate risk of inducing elevated blood pressure in an adult by using one drop of 2.5% phenylephrine in both eyes?* A - <1% B - 5% C - 10% D - 12% 20. 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