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joesmith1212

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on: Jun 26, 2018
An agent that causes the pupil to dilate is called:
 
  A) miotic.
  B) beta blocker.
  C) cholinergic.
  D) mydriatic.

Question 2

Dryness of the conjunctiva is called:
 
  A) xenophthalmia.
  B) chalazion.
  C) xerophthalmia.
  D) sty(e).


matt95

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) A miotic agent causes the pupil to constrict.
B) A beta blocker decreases intraocular fluid.
C) A cholinergic agent increases drainage of intraocular fluid.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Xenophthalmia is inflammation of the eye due to foreign material.
B) A chalazion is a cyst in a sebaceous gland of the eyelid.
C) Correct.
D) Sty(e) is inflammation of the sebaceous glands of the eyelid.


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