NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the primary treatment method for cholinergics (miotics) in glaucoma?

Reduce aqueous humor production
Increase blood flow to the optic nerve
Increase aqueous humor outflow
Decrease ocular blood flow

The correct answer is: Increase aqueous humor outflow

Miotics are used in the treatment of glaucoma to prevent pressure build up in the eye. These medications work by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, the fluid inside the eye. Option A, reducing aqueous humor production, would not be effective in treating glaucoma since it does not address the issue of increased pressure. Option B, increasing blood flow to the optic nerve, may be beneficial for other eye conditions but would not directly impact glaucoma treatment. Option D, decreasing ocular blood flow, may actually worsen the condition as decreased blood flow can lead to nerve damage. Therefore, the primary treatment method for cholinergics (miotics) in glaucoma is to increase aqueous humor outflow.