Ocular pharmacology: practice question

A Ophthalmology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Ophthalmology · Ocular pharmacology

Sample item

Why are topical beta blockers used cautiously in asthma?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Systemic absorption can provoke bronchospasm

Topical beta blockers can be systemically absorbed through nasal mucosa and may trigger bronchospasm or bradycardia in susceptible patients.

Option by option

  • A. They cause retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment is not their typical adverse effect.

  • B. They always dilate the pupil

    Beta blockers do not reliably dilate pupils.

  • C. They permanently stain the cornea

    Corneal staining is not a usual permanent consequence.

  • D. Systemic absorption can provoke bronchospasm (correct)

    Correct: systemic beta blockade can affect airways and heart.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Systemic absorption can provoke bronchospasm. Topical beta blockers can be systemically absorbed through nasal mucosa and may trigger bronchospasm or bradycardia in susceptible patients.

Why is "They cause retinal detachment" not the answer?

Retinal detachment is not their typical adverse effect.

Why is "They always dilate the pupil" not the answer?

Beta blockers do not reliably dilate pupils.

Why is "They permanently stain the cornea" not the answer?

Corneal staining is not a usual permanent consequence.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ocular pharmacology in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: systemic beta blockade can affect airways and heart.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Ocular pharmacology?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.