Drugs that cause paralysis of ciliary muscles, resulting in papillary dilation, are known as:

A. cholinergics
B. spasmodics
C. muscarinics
D. cycloplegics (anticholinergic agents)


d
Rationale: Cycloplegic drugs (anticholinergic agents) cause paralysis of ciliary muscles, resulting in papillary dilation. They are used for eye examinations and before eye surgery.

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