What Is the Mechanism of Action of Osmotic Agents When

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism of action of osmotic agents when used to decrease IOP?

• A) Promoting outflow of the aqueous humor into the tear ducts
• B) Increasing plasma osmolarity and drawing extracellular fluid into the blood
• C) Blocking production of aqueous humor
• D) Decreasing viscosity of the tears and allowing fluid to drain away from the eye

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