Glaucoma

Question 1

How does glaucoma affect vision?

Answer 1

Blurry and tunnel vision noted

There will be halos around lights

Question 2

This condition can she acute or chronic due to

Answer 2

Increase intraocular pressure

Question 3

________is the simple , painless procedure used to measure intraocular pressure

Answer 3

Tonemetry

Question 4

What are two types of glaucoma?

Answer 4

1. ) open angled

2. ) close angled

Question 5

Which one is painful ?

Answer 5

Closed angle is painful but it is not the most common of the two

Question 6

What medication class will be prescribed to lower increase eye pressure?

Answer 6

Beta blockers

Question 7

State the class of drug used to constrict the pupil and let aqueous humor flow

Answer 7

Miotics

Question 8

Give an example of a miotic?

Answer 8

1. )Timoptic

2. ) pilocarpine

Question 9

Why might diuretics be given to clients with glaucoma?

Answer 9

To decrease aqueous humor production

Question 10

What diuretics is usually prescribed?

Answer 10

Mannitol ( osmitrol) because it is an osmotic diuretic

Question 11

Never give ______because they temporarily dilate the pupil and increase pressure

Answer 11

Mydriatics ( my dree - a - tics )

Question 12

Are some examples of my mdriatics?

Answer 12

Atropine and cycloplegic eye meds

Question 13

If surgery is required, what should you monitor for post-operatively?

Answer 13

Hemorrhage

Question 14

What post-op teaching should be done ?

Answer 14

No crying or rubbing eyes, straining , heavy lifting,