Which of the following is an adverse effect of prostaglandins, ...

[dmcintosh]

Which of the following is an adverse effect of prostaglandins, such as latanoprost (Xaltan)?
 
  1. Hypotension
  2. Nausea
  3. Tachycardia
  4. Eye pain

Question 2

Which of the following best describes open-angle glaucoma?
 
  1. It is bilateral with a slow onset.
  2. It is less common than closed-angle glaucoma.
  3. It is accompanied by eye pain.
  4. It is unilateral with a rapid onset.

[shoemake]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Hypotension is an adverse effect of beta-adrenergic blockers.
Rationale 2: Nausea is not an adverse effect.
Rationale 3: Tachycardia is an adverse effect of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
Rationale 4: Eye pain, burning, and dry eyes are adverse effects of prostaglandins.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Open-angle glaucoma is bilateral, and has a slow onset over several years.
Rationale 2: Open-angle glaucoma is more common.
Rationale 3: Open-angle glaucoma, in contrast to closed-angle glaucoma, has no symptoms.
Rationale 4: Closed-angle glaucoma is unilateral with rapid onset.

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