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Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Pupillary Assessment

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Small, pinpoint pupils are characteristic of

glaucoma.
iritis.
corneal lacerations.
morphine addiction.

Explanation

Answer: D - morphine addiction.

Small, pinpoint pupils are characteristic of patients with morphine addiction. The pupils of a patient with morphine addiction will be constricted because opiates stimulate the parasympathetic side of the autonomic nervous system.

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