glaucoma

Question 1

increased ocular pressure pathophysiology is related to

Answer 1

glaucoma

Question 2

types of glaucoma

Answer 2

primary; secondary; and associated

Question 3

what race and age group is most likely to develop glaucoma

Answer 3

african americans over 40 years old
any individual over 60 yrs old especially mexican americans

Question 4

if you have a family history of glaucoma are you most likely to develop it

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

individuals with what conditions are most likely to develop glaucoma

Answer 5

high blood pressure
corneal thinness
optic nerve abnormality

Question 6

glaucoma is the most common cause for what condition in north america

Answer 6

blindness
3million US adults

Question 7

when should individuals with glaucoma get eye examinations

Answer 7

get eye examinations regularly

Question 8

how should you assess for signs and symptoms for glaucoma

Answer 8

ophthalmoscope evaluation

Question 9

Tonometry– puff of air in eye
Perimetry
Gonioscopy
Optic nerve imaging
listed above are diagnostic tools used to assess for

Answer 9

glaucoma

Question 10

patients with glaucoma have impaired visual sensory perception due to

Answer 10

glaucoma

Question 11

there is a need for health teaching due to glaucoma treatment ______

Answer 11

glaucoma treatment regimen

Question 12

you want to support ____ via health teaching

Answer 12

support visual acuity

Question 13

nonsurgical management for glaucoma

Answer 13

drug therapy

Question 14

surgical management for glaucoma

Answer 14

laser trabeculoplasty
trabeculectomy

Question 15

patients who receive treatment for glaucoma should have optimum visual acuity for

Answer 15

as long as possible