Care of Patients with Eye and Vision Problems (7)

Question 1

inflamed itchy red eyes

Answer 1

blepharitis

Question 2

inward turning of lid; lashes rub against eye

Answer 2

entropion

Question 3

outward turning of lid

Answer 3

ectropion

Question 4

how can you fix ectropion and entropion

Answer 4

surgical correction

Question 5

internal or external stye

Answer 5

hordeolum

Question 6

inflammation of subaceous gland in eye

Answer 6

chalazion

Question 7

opacity in the lens that impairs vision

Answer 7

cataract

Question 8

how is cataract surgery performed

Answer 8

lens is broken up into small pieces and removed
replacement introcular lens
vision corrected possible

Question 9

cataract post op care

Answer 9

antibiotic eye drops
UNPATCHED eye, d/c after one hour
dark glasses required until pupils readjust

Question 10

is mild itching normal?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

is pain normal?

Answer 11

NO

Question 12

what are other signs of complications (4)

Answer 12

bleeding or increased discharge
lid swelling
decreased vision
flashes of light or floating shapes

Question 13

disturbance of functional integrity of the optic nerve

Answer 13

glaucoma

Question 14

expected range for IOP

Answer 14

10 to 21 mmHg

Question 15

characteristic of glaucoma (4)

Answer 15

colored halo around lights
headache or brow pain
N/V
sudden blurred vision with decreased light perception

Question 16

aqueous humor outflow is decreased due to blockage of in the eye’s drainage system
IOP measurement?

Answer 16

open angle glaucoma

22-32 mmHg

Question 17

angle between iris and sclera that closes suddenly

IOP measurement

Answer 17

angle-closure glaucoma

IOP>30 mmHg

Question 18

latanaptost

Answer 18

prostoglandin = watch for changes in eye color and longer lashes

Question 19

brimiodine

Answer 19

adrenergic = no MAOIS which can increase BP, wear dark glasses

Question 20

timolol

Answer 20

bata blocker = check pulse, COPD/asthma, and glucose

Question 21

pilocarpine

Answer 21

anticholinergic = adequate lighting, watch for cholinergic symptoms

Question 22

brinzolomide

Answer 22

carbonic anahydrase = check for sulfa allergy, shake well before use

Question 23

when is acetazolamide (diamox) given

Answer 23

preoperatively to reduce IOP and create paralysis of eye

Question 24

central loss of vision that affects the macula of the eye

Answer 24

macular degeneration

Question 25

caring for a person with reduced vision

Answer 25

communicate about adaptive terms
safety in familiar settings
promote self care and independence

Question 26

treatment of dry macular degeneration (4)

Answer 26

antioxidants
vitamin B12
vitamin E
carotenoids