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Which of the ff. type of eyedrops does the nurse understand is given to constrict the pupil, permitting aqueous humor to flow around the lens?

  • A. Osmotic
  • B. Mydriatic
  • C. Myotic
  • D. Cycloplegic
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Mydriatic eye drops are used to dilate or enlarge the pupil. By dilating the pupil, these eye drops allow more light to enter the eye and are often used before eye exams. This dilation also permits aqueous humor to flow around the lens. In contrast, myotic eye drops are used to constrict the pupil, which can increase pressure in the eye. Osmotic eye drops are used to reduce intraocular pressure by drawing fluid out of the eye. Cycloplegic eye drops are used to temporarily paralyze the muscles in the eye, affecting accommodation and pupil size.