Which are the two major classes of mydriatic drugs?
a. sympathomimetic and anticholinergic agents
b. antimicrobial and antiseptic agents
c. anesthetic and corticosteroid agents
d. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and antifungal agents
ANS: A
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A Correct: These are the two classifications of drugs that dilate the pupils.
B Incorrect: These do not have mydriatic activity.
C Incorrect: These do not have mydriatic activity.
D Incorrect: These do not have mydriatic activity.
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