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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

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What is the most common cholinesterase inhibitor used in the differential diagnosis of ptosis?

Pyridostigmine
Edrophonium
Neostigmine
Physostigmine

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Answer: A - Pyridostigmine is the most common cholinesterase inhibitor used in the differential diagnosis of ptosis.

Pyridostigmine is an anticholinesterase drug that inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine, resulting in an increase in acetylcholine in the synapse. Pyridostigmine is used to differentiate between myasthenia gravis and other causes of ptosis.

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