Glaucoma 1: Pharmacology
Available from: 13/12/2018
Where to publish: www.lucotticalearning.com.au
Provider: Luxottica Institute of Learning
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] iol@luxottica.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Learning Objectives
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with prostaglandin analogues
- . understand how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system is used to develop medications to treat glaucoma
- . understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with cholinergic agonists.
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with alpha adrenergic agonists
- . understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with beta blockers.
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- understand the indications, contraindications, dosing, and adverse effects associated with RhoKinase inhibitors.
- understand the role of nitric oxide and nitric oxide-donating prostaglandin analogues in reducing intraocular pressure
- understand the novel actions of RhoKinase inhibitors in reducing intraocular pressure.
- understand the true contraindications for beta blockers and discern which adverse effects are not due to beta blockade
Max points awarded: 2.00
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Glaucoma 1: Pharmacology |
| Activity Type |
| Independent Learning with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 2.00 |
| Name | Activity Type | Therapeutic? | Manufacturer/ Supplier? | Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma 1: Pharmacology | Independent Learning with Assessment | Yes | No | 2.00 |