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FCPS part 1 Medicine solved mcqs with explanation Q5



FCPS part 1 Medicine solved mcqs with explanation 


Q5: Corneal opacities are caused by:
a) Ethambutol
b) Phenothiazines
c) Cholorquine
d) Penicillamine

Correct Answer: c

Explanation:
Chloroquine is commonly used anti-malarial used for the treatment & prevention of Malaria. One of its important side effects occurs in the eyes. It can cause corneal deposits, lenticular deposits & damage to the retina.



 

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