Which medications decrease the formation of aqueous humor? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Carbonic-anhydride inhibitors
2. Alpha2-adrenergic agents
3. Osmotic diuretics
4. Prostaglandins
5. Beta-blockers
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: Beta-adrenergic blockers, alpha2-adrenergic agents, carbonic-anhydride inhibitors, and osmotic diuretics are drug classes that decrease the formation of aqueous humor.
Rationale 2: Beta-adrenergic blockers, alpha2-adrenergic agents, carbonic-anhydride inhibitors, and osmotic diuretics are drug classes that decrease the formation of aqueous humor.
Rationale 3: Beta-adrenergic blockers, alpha2-adrenergic agents, carbonic-anhydride inhibitors, and osmotic diuretics are drug classes that decrease the formation of aqueous humor.
Rationale 4: Prostaglandins is incorrect because these increase the outflow of aqueous humor.
Rationale 5: Beta-adrenergic blockers, alpha2-adrenergic agents, carbonic-anhydride inhibitors, and osmotic diuretics are drug classes that decrease the formation of aqueous humor.
Global Rationale: Beta-adrenergic blockers, alpha2-adrenergic agents, carbonic-anhydride inhibitors, and osmotic diuretics are drug classes that decrease the formation of aqueous humor. Prostaglandins is incorrect because these increase the outflow of aqueous humor.
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