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awywial

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which class of drugs for glaucoma therapy
 
  generally is used short term to prevent or reduce increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) after eye surgery rather than for long-term IOP control?
  a. Adrenergic agonists
  b. Beta adrenergic blockers
  c. Cholinergic drugs
  d. Prostaglandins agonists

Question 2

With which patient should a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor be avoided as a treatment of glaucoma?
 
  a. A patient with reduced vision
  b. A patient with sulfa allergy
  c. A patient with hypertension
  d. A patient with diabetes


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popopong

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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