Why Would Betaxolol Be Preferential for Glaucoma Treatment in Patients

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why would betaxolol be preferential for glaucoma treatment in patients who also have asthma?

• A)It preferentially binds b₁-receptor sites and is less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
• B)It blocks only b₂-receptors and leaves asthma receptors unchanged.
• C)It attaches to receptors that cause bronchodilation,increasing the effects asthma therapy.
• D)It can be used as dual therapy because it will bind to the same receptors that asthma medication binds to.

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