Ch. 8 Drugs for the Eye and Ear Flashcards
Which term describes a bacterial infection of the eyelids that causes crusting, redness, and irritation of the eyelids?
A. Canthitis
B. Scleritis
C. Blepharitis
D. Conjunctivits
C. Blepharitis
Which structure gives the eye its color?
A. Cornea
B. Pupil
C. Iris
D. Retina
C. Iris
Which term means ringing in the ears?
A. Presbycusis
B. Otitis
C. Vertigo
D. Tinnitis
D. Tinnitis
Which term describes a lessened ability, as a result of aging, to hear high-pitched sounds?
A. Ménière’s disease
B. Presbycusis
C. Tinnitus
D. Serous otitis media
B. Presbycusis
Which is the function of cerumen?
A. Lubricates middle ear bones
B. Protects the ear from dust
C. Conducts sound
D. Keeps tympanic membrane pliable
B. Protects the ear from dust
Which term describes an infection of the sebaceous glands, commonly referred to as a sty?
A. Hordeolum
B. Adenitis
C. Canthus
D. Blepharitis
A. Hordeolum
Which condition may be caused by bacterial, viral, or chlamydial microorganisms?
A. Blepharitis
B. Ophthalmitis
C. Tinnitus
D. Conjunctivitis
D. Conjunctivitis
Which term means farsightedness, a condition that normally occurs as a result of the aging process?
A. Amblyopia
B. Presbyopia
C. Diplopia
D. Myopia
B. Presbyopia
Which visual structure has decreased sharpness of vision and loss of central vision as the patient ages?
A. Retina
B. Lens
C. Cornea
D. Iris
A. Retina
Which condition describes a problem with either the external or middle ear?
A. Sensorineural hearing loss
B. Acoustic hearing loss
C. Central hearing loss
D. Conductive hearing loss
D. Conductive hearing loss
Which auditory structure has, as an effect of aging, an increase in cerumen, drier cerumen, and an increase in hair?
A. External ear
B. Middle ear
C. Inner ear
D. Auditory muscles
A. External ear
Which is an eye disorder characterized by increased intraocular pressure?
A. Glaucoma
B. Cataracts
C. Hordeolum
D. Blepharitis
A. Glaucoma
Which structure is part of the external ear?
A. Stapes
B. Tympanic membrane
C. Pinna
D. Cochlea
C. Pinna
Which immunization may assist with preventing hearing problems?
A. Influenza
B. Pneumonia
C. Hepatitis B virus
D. Measles
D. Measles
Tobramycin (Tobrex) is an ophthalmic ointment used to treat which condition?
A. Diplopia
B. Cataracts
C. Glaucoma
D. Eye infections
D. Eye infections