Question

Which of the following is NOT true of thiazolidinediones or glitazones?

a) When a local ophthalmic anesthetic is used, a patient may lose the blink reflex and pain associated with ophthalmic procedures.
b) Drugs may be used to obtain mydriasis and miosis with ocular examinations and treatment of eye diseases.
c) Symptoms of ototoxicity include tinnitus, loss of balance, and vertigo.
d) Local ophthalmic anesthetic agents are used for tonometry.
e) Occlusive dressings allow antifungals to remain in contact with the skin for a longer period of time, and these dressings increase the efficacy of the drug.

Answer 1

The correct answer is (e) Occlusive dressings allow antifungals to remain in contact with the skin for a longer period of time, and these dressings increase the efficacy of the drug.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is (e) Occlusive dressings allow antifungals to remain in contact with the skin for a longer period of time, and these dressings increase the efficacy of the drug.

Thiazolidinediones or glitazones are a class of medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. They work by making the body's cells more responsive to insulin. Some common medications in this class include pioglitazone and rosiglitazone.

While the other options provided in the question can be true of thiazolidinediones or glitazones, the statement in option (e) is NOT true. Occlusive dressings are commonly used with topical antifungal medications to enhance their efficacy by increasing drug absorption and allowing the drug to remain in contact with the skin for a longer period of time. However, thiazolidinediones or glitazones are not typically used with occlusive dressings as they are oral medications.