UHS PGET Ophthalmology — Ocular Pharmacology MCQs
Practice 52 Ocular Pharmacology past-paper MCQs for UHS PGET Ophthalmology, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.
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Ocular Pharmacology is a core part of the UHS PGET Ophthalmology syllabus. HighYield's Ocular Pharmacology question bank collects 52 MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.
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Sample Ocular Pharmacology Questions
Travoprost, a prostaglandin F2-alpha analogue used to lower intraocular pressure, works mainly by:
- A.Constricting the pupil to open the trabecular meshwork
- B.Increasing uveoscleral (unconventional) outflow of aqueous humor
- C.Decreasing aqueous humor production
- D.Paralyzing the ciliary muscle
- E.Osmotically dehydrating the vitreous
Latanoprost, a topical prostaglandin analogue used in glaucoma, lowers intraocular pressure mainly by:
- A.Increasing uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor
- B.Blocking carbonic anhydrase in the ciliary epithelium
- C.Constricting episcleral veins
- D.Directly lysing trabecular meshwork cells
- E.Decreasing aqueous humor production by about 30%
Dipivalyl (dipivefrin), a prodrug of epinephrine used historically in glaucoma treatment, is converted to its active form after penetrating which ocular structure?
- A.The cornea (by corneal esterases)
- B.The vitreous
- C.The conjunctiva only, never reaching deeper structures
- D.The iris
- E.The aqueous humor directly, without any corneal step
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