Glaucoma Flashcards

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1
Q

How does glaucoma affect vision?

A

Blurry and tunnel vision noted.

There will be halos around light

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2
Q

This condition can be acute or chronic due to___ ____ ____

A

Increased intraocular pressure

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3
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____ is the simple, painless procedure used to measure intraocular pressure.

A

Tonometry

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4
Q

What are the two types of glaucoma?

A

Open angle and closed angled

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5
Q

Which one is painful?

A

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

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6
Q

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

A

Miotics

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7
Q

Give an example of a miotic?

A

Timpotic or pilocarpine

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8
Q

Why might diuretics be given to clients with glaucoma?

A

to decrease aqueous humor production

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9
Q

What diuretic is usually prescribed?

A

Mannitol (Osmirol) because it is an osmotic diuretic

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10
Q

Never give___ because the dilate the pupil.

A

Mydriatics

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11
Q

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

A

Hemorrhage

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What post-op tyeaching should be done?

A

No straining, heavy lifting, crying, or rubbing eyes

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