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Q-pilocarpine is a weak base of pKa 6.9
it is being considerded for the treatment of glaucoma.
which of the following statement is FALSE?

A-after parenteral administration the conc. of pilocarpine in the aqueous humor (pH 7.8)will be lower than the conc in the duodenum(pH 5.5).

B-when administered as eye drops, absorption into the eye will be faster if the drops are alkaline(pH8.0) than if they are acidic(pH5.0)

C-excretion in the urine will be faster if the urine pH is alkaline(pH 8.0)
than if the urine pH is acidic pH5.8
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C -is false but confused about A :?:







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