disorders of the episclera and sclera Maeda

Question 1

Episcleritis typically occurs in:

A) females under the age of 12
B) females between the ages of 20-40 yrs old
C) males over the age of 75
D) males between the ages of 30-50

Answer 1

B) females between the ages of 20-40 yrs old

Question 2

Which are the 2 types of episcleritis?

A) simple (80%) and nodular (20%)
B) simple (20%) and nodular (80%)
C) cuboidal (80%) and diffuse (20%)
D) cuboidal (20%) and diffuse (80%)

Answer 2

A) simple (80%) and nodular (20%)

Question 3

what are the 3 types of conjunctivitis?

Answer 3

allergic (stringy discharge), bacterial (mucopurulent discharge), and viral (watery discharge)

Question 4

where does the sclera get its nutrients from?

A) iris and cornea
B) conjunctiva and retina
C) choroid and episclera
D) tear film and aqueous humor

Answer 4

C) choroid and episclera

Question 5

Scleritis typically occurs in:

A) females under the age of 12
B) females over 40 yrs old
C) males over the age of 75
D) males between the ages of 30-50

Answer 5

B) females over 40 yrs old

Question 6

A key sign of scleritis is that the sclera will become ____ in color:

A) yellowish
B) reddish
C) grayish
D) bluish

Answer 6

D) bluish

Question 7

what is the most severe form of scleritis is:

A) nodular
B) necrotizing
C) posterior
D) diffuse

Answer 7

B) necrotizing