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 risky in asthma?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Systemic absorption can cause bronchospasm

Topical beta blockers can drain through the nasolacrimal system and be systemically absorbed, causing bronchospasm or bradycardia in susceptible people.

Option by option

  • A. They bleach cornea

    Corneal bleaching does not occur.

  • B. They always dilate pupil

    Pupil dilation is not the usual effect.

  • C. Systemic absorption can cause bronchospasm (correct)

    Correct: systemic beta blockade can affect bronchi.

  • D. They detach retina

    Retinal detachment is not a typical adverse effect.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Systemic absorption can cause bronchospasm. Topical beta blockers can drain through the nasolacrimal system and be systemically absorbed, causing bronchospasm or bradycardia in susceptible people.

Why is "They bleach cornea" not the answer?

Corneal bleaching does not occur.

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

Pupil dilation is not the usual effect.

Why is "They detach retina" not the answer?

Retinal detachment is not a typical adverse effect.

What concept does this question test?

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

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.