Pharmacotherapy of Glaucoma

Which class of drug is considered first‑line therapy for most patients with primary open‑angle glaucoma? *

Miotics Alpha‑adrenergic agonists Systemic beta‑blockers Prostaglandin analogues Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Which topical glaucoma medication is contraindicated in patients with asthma due to its potential to cause bronchoconstriction? *

Dorzolamide Timolol Pilocarpine Latanoprost Brimonidine

A patient on a prostaglandin analog and a β‑blocker has uncontrolled intraocular pressure. Which additional topical agent would most appropriately address the residual pressure elevation? *

Add a systemic antihypertensive Add a topical steroid Add a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Add a miotic Add a systemic diuretic

Which prostaglandin analog is most commonly associated with increased iris pigmentation? *

Latanoprost Travoprost None of the above Bimatoprost Tafluprost

Which drug class primarily reduces aqueous humor production by inhibiting cyclic AMP in the ciliary epithelium? *

Prostaglandin analogs β‑blockers Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors α‑agonists Miotic agents

Which medication is a first‑line agent for lowering intraocular pressure in ocular hypertension and is typically administered once daily? *

Latanoprost Brimonidine Pilocarpine Dorzolamide Timolol

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