Eyes

33 Questions | By Ajaster | Last updated: Mar 8, 2014 | Total Attempts: 115

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1.

Tears are formed by the ______________ gland.
2.

The Optic nerve is the _____ cranial nerve.
- A.
  
  Eighth
- B.
  
  Second
- C.
  
  First
3.

This chart is used to test distance vision:
4.

Ptosis
- A.
  
  Abnormal shape of the cornea
- B.
  
  Drooping of the eyelid
- C.
  
  Freckle on the retina
5.

Second leading cause of blindness in adults in the US
- A.
  
  Glaucoma
- B.
  
  Cataracts
- C.
  
  Retinal Disorders
6.

Pathophysiology of ____________ aqueous production is increased and/or drainage decreased. This increased IOP causes irreversible mechanical and/or ischemic damage.
7.

Signs/symptoms of glaucoma:
- A.
  
  Halos/rainbows around artificial light
- B.
  
  Sensation of a shade or curtain coming across the vision of one eye
- C.
  
  Bright flashing lights
- D.
  
  Usually unaware of conditions until significant vision loss
- E.
  
  Difficulty focusing
- F.
  
  Ptosis
8.

Glaucoma can be cured
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Increases aqueous fluid outflow by contracting the ciliary muscle and causing miosis and opening of trabecular meshwork (2 answers)
- A.
  
  Cholinergics
- B.
  
  Latannoprost, bimatoprost
- C.
  
  Beta-blockers
- D.
  
  Pilocarpine, Carbachol
10.

Reduces production of aqueous humor and increases outflow (2 answers)
- A.
  
  Dipivefrin, epinephrine
- B.
  
  Cholinergics
- C.
  
  Adrenergic agonists
11.

Decreases aqueous humor production (3 answers)
- A.
  
  Beta-blockers
- B.
  
  Cholinergics
- C.
  
  Prostaglandin analogs
- D.
  
  Betaxolol, timolol
- E.
  
  Alpha-adrenergic agonist
12.

Decreases aqueous humor production (2 answers)
- A.
  
  Cholinergics
- B.
  
  Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- C.
  
  Acetazolamide, methazolamide
13.

Increase uveoscleral outflow (2answers)
- A.
  
  Prostaglandin analogs
- B.
  
  Adrenergic agonists
- C.
  
  Latannoprost, bimatoprost
14.

Leading cause of blindness in the world
15.

Post op positioning for surgical treatment of retinal detachment:
16.

Yellowish spots associated with aging
17.

Leading cause of blindness in people age 20-74
18.

Conjunctivitis will last about 1 week
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

This medication contributes to glaucoma and cataracts:
- A.
  
  Cholinergics
- B.
  
  Insulin
- C.
  
  Topical steriods
20.

Risk factors for this include: family history, African Americans; thin cornea, DM, CVD, myopia and older age
21.

Which of these surgical treatments will help retinal detachment
- A.
  
  Scleral buckle
- B.
  
  Intraocular injections
- C.
  
  Pars plana vitrectomy
- D.
  
  Stapedectomy
22.

________________ therapy for slowing prograssion of AMD; light sensitive dye is injected into vessels and a laser activates the dye, shutting down the vessels w/out damage to the retina.