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Module 13 (both parts) Flashcards

1
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A combining form for the pupil is:

  1. cor/o
  2. scler/o
  3. kerat/o
  4. cycl/o
A

cor/o

Cor/o, core/o, and pupill/o are all combining forms for the** pupil.**

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The _____ nourishes the cornea, gives shape to the anterior eye, and maintains an optimum intraocular pressure.
1. vitreous body
2. aqueous humor
3. choroid
4. vitreous humor

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aqueous humor

The aqueous humor nourishes the cornea, gives shape to the anterior eye, and maintains an optimum intraocular pressure. The vitreous humor, or vitreous body, holds the choroid against the retina to ensure an adequate blood supply. The choroid is part of the middle layer of the eye.

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Measurement of intraocular pressure is:

  1. VA test
  2. tonometry
  3. ophthalmoscopy
  4. VF test
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tonometry

Ton/o means** tension, pressure**. Tonometry is the measure of intraocular pressure by determining the resistance of the eyeball to indentation by external force.

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A corneal incision process that treats astigmatism by creating a more rounded cornea is:
1. ACS
2. RK
3. LASIK
4. AK

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AK

Astigmatism can be improved by creating a more rounded cornea through an incision called astigmatic keratotomy (AK).

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A part of a routine eye exam of the layers of the eye is a(n):

  1. Amsler grid chart
  2. Schirmer test
  3. slit lamp examination
  4. gonioscopy
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slit lamp examination

The slit lamp examination is used to examine the various layers of each eye after the eyes are dilated, numbed and/or dyed.

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A combining form for tears is:

  1. dacry/o
  2. blephar/o
  3. ocul/o
  4. conjunctiv/o
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Dacry/o

Dacry/o and lacrim/o are both combining forms for tears.
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Removal of the contents of the eyeball, leaving the outer coating intact, is:
1. ACS
2. evisceration
3. enucleation
4. exenteration

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evisceration

Evisceration of the eye is the removal of the contents of the eyeball, leaving the outer coating (the sclera) intact. Enucleation of the eye is the removal of the entire eyeball (e- = out; nucle/o = nucleus [of the eye]; -ation = process). Exenteration is the removal of the entire contents of the orbit.

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A hardened swelling of a meibomian gland is called a:

  1. strabismus
  2. stye
  3. hordeolum
  4. chalazion
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chalazion

A hardened swelling of a meibomian gland is called a chalazion or a meibomian cyst. A stye, or hordeolum, is an infection of a sebaceous gland of an eyelash. Strabismus is a general term for lack of coordination between the eyes, usually due to a muscle weakness or paralysis.

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Reattachment of the retina with a cryoprobe and the use of a silicone sponge is a procedure called:
1. vitrectomy
2. scleral buckling
3. retinal photocoagulation
4. coreoplasty

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scleral buckling

Scleral buckling is the reattachment of the retina with a cryoprobe and the use of a silicone sponge to push the sclera in toward the retinal scar. This procedure includes the removal of fluid from the subretinal space.

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Choose the correct term for the colored portion of the eye around the pupil.
1. irus
2. ires
3. iris
4. iros

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iris

The iris is the colored portion of the eye around the pupil. It is actually a muscle that widens and narrows its opening (the pupil) to adjust the amount of light that it lets through.

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A sebaceous gland for an eyelash is a:

  1. meibomian gland
  2. canthus
  3. lacrimal gland
  4. conjunctiva
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meibomian gland

A sebaceous, or oil, gland for an eyelash is a meibomian gland.

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External incision of the eye to promote intraocular circulation is:

  1. epikeratophakia
  2. goniotomy
  3. trabeculectomy
  4. coreoplasty
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trabeculectomy

A trabeculectomy is the surgical creation of a fistula between the anterior chamber of the eye and the subconjunctival space by removing a section of corneoscleral tissue. This procedure is performed to promote draining of the aqueous humor for patients with glaucoma.

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**Abnormal intraocular pressure caused by the obstruction of the outflow of the aqueous humor is:
**
1. glaucoma
2. ARMD
3. cataract
4. retinitis pigmentosa

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glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disorder characterized by optic nerve damage usually caused by an abnormal increase of intraocular pressure (IOP).

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Impairment of color vision is:

  1. nyctalopia
  2. achromatopsia
  3. anisocoria
  4. aphakia
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achromatopsia

Impairment of color vision is achromatopsia. A- = without; chromat/o = color; -opsia = vision condition**.
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**Choose the correct term for a visual examination of the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye.
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1. gonoiscopy
2. gonoscopy
3. gonioscopy
4. goniscopy

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gonioscopy

Gonioscopy is a visual exam (-scopy) of the angle (goni/o) of the anterior chamber of the eye. This test is useful in diagnosing glaucoma or to inspect ocular movement.

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**Incision of Schlemm’s canal to correct glaucoma by providing an exit for the aqueous humor is:
**
1. goniotomy
2. trabeculotomy
3. epikeratophakia
4. coreoplasty

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goniotomy

A goniotomy is an operation performed to remove any obstruction of the flow of aqueous humor in the front chamber of the eye. This procedure is commonly performed on patients with congenital glaucoma.

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Choose the correct term for the process of producing tears.

  1. lacramation
  2. larcrimation
  3. lacrimation
  4. dacrymation
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lacrimation

The process of producing tears is lacrimation. Lacrim/o means tear. The function of lacrimation is to cleanse and moisten the eyeball.
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The area of the retina on which the light rays focus is the:

  1. optic disc
  2. limbus
  3. macula lutea
  4. fovea centralis
A

macula lutea

The area of the retina on which the light rays focus is the macula lutea.

18
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Inflammation of a lacrimal sac is:

  1. keratoconjunctivitis sicca
  2. lacrimitis
  3. dacryocystitis
  4. dacryoadenitis
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dacryocystitis

**Inflammation (-itis) **of a lacrimal (dacry/o) sac (cyst/o) is dacryocystitis.

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**Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye as a result of hemorrhaging from trauma is:
**
1. corneal ulcer
2. hyphema
3. nystagmus
4. hemianopsia

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hyphema

Hyphema is blood in the anterior chamber of the eye, the result of hemorrhaging from trauma. Hypo- (under) +** hem/o (blood)** = hyphema.

20
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**A benign cystic mass of the middle ear composed of epithelial cells and cholesterol is:
**
1. Ménière disease
2. ceruminoma
3. cholesteatoma
4. acoustic neuroma

A

cholesteatoma

A cholesteatoma is a benign cystic mass (-oma) of the middle ear composed of epithelial cells and cholesterol. Chol/e means bile; steat/o means fat. Cholesteatomas can develop as a result of chronic otitis media and can damage surrounding bone if not removed.

21
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A hardening of the structures of the middle ear is:

  1. otitis media
  2. otosclerosis
  3. ankylosis
  4. labyrinthitis
A

otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is an abnormal condition (-osis) of hardening (-sclerosis) of the ear (ot/o). More specifically, it involves the excess formation of bony tissue in the labyrinth that then attaches to, and prevents movement of, the stapes. This stiffening of the stapes makes it unable to transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear, and conductive hearing loss ensues.

22
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A combining form for the eardrum is:

  1. ot/o
  2. myring/o
  3. audi/o
  4. aur/o
A

myring/o

Myring/o means eardrum, as does tympan/o. Ot/o and aur/o mean ear. Audi/o means hearing.

23
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A discharge from the ears is:

  1. otorrhea
  2. otalgia
  3. salpingitis
  4. otitis media
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otorrhea

Discharge (-rrhea) from the ears (ot/o) is otorrhea.

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Acute otitis media accompanied by pus-filled fluid discharge is:

  1. cholesteatoma
  2. suppurative OM
  3. AOM
  4. secretory OM
A

suppurative OM

Inflammation of the middle ear, otitis media (OM), accompanied by pus-filled discharge is called suppurative OM. Secretory OM is characterized by clear fluid discharge.

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A method of testing auditory acuity is:

  1. pure tone audiometry
  2. Rinne tuning fork test
  3. Weber tuning fork test
  4. tympanometry
A

Weber tuning fork test

The Weber tuning fork test assesses bone conduction of sound for evaluation of auditory acuity. The fork is placed in the middle of the skull. The Rinne tuning fork test is used to distinguish between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. The tuning fork is placed alternately outside the auditory canal and behind the ear on the mastoid bone. Pure tone audiometry measures perception of pure tones with extraneous sound screened out. Tympanometry is a measurement of the condition and mobility function of the eardrum.

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**The term ___ is used to describe a subjective abnormal sound that may be heard in one or both ears.
**
1. Ménière disease
2. vertigo
3. tinnitus
4. ceruminoma

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tinnitus

Tinnitus is the medical term for ringing in the ears. This noise, heard in the absence of other sound, can also be experienced as buzzing, whistling, or clicking.

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Loss of hearing sometimes resulting from the aging process is:

  1. presbyopia
  2. anacusis
  3. paracusis
  4. presbycusis
A

presbycusis

Hearing loss associated with aging is called presbycusis. Presby- means aging, elderly.

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The opening of the outer ear is the external auditory:

  1. stapes
  2. ossicle
  3. process
  4. meatus
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meatus

The external auditory meatus leads from the pinna and is lined with glands that secrete cerumen, which lubricates and protects the ear.

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Measurement of the patency and mobility function of the eardrum is:

  1. otoscopy
  2. tympanometry
  3. tympanostomy
  4. audiometric testing
A

tympanometry

Tympanometry is the measurement of the patency (openness) and mobility function (how easily it moves) of the** eardrum (tympan/o)**.

30
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An instrument to visually examine the ear is a(n):

  1. otoscopy
  2. otoscope
  3. tympanometer
  4. audiometer
A

otoscope

An instrument used to visually examine (-scope) the ear (ot/o) is an otoscope.

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Perforation of the eardrum due to trauma or disease process is:

  1. anacusis
  2. ruptured tympanic membrane
  3. Ménière disease
  4. otitis media
A

ruptured tympanic membrane

A ruptured tympanic membrane is a tear or perforation of the tympanic membrane (eardrum).

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Patient B’s surgeon performs a ___, which is a surgical incision of the eardrum to relieve pressure and buildup of fluid.
1. myringotomy
2. miryngotomy
3. myringiotomy
4. myryngiotomy

A

myringotomy

Myringotomy is the surgical incision of an eardrum to relieve the pressure and buildup of fluid.

33
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**A combining form for part of the inner ear that contributes to the body’s sense of equilibrium is:
**
1. cochle/o
2. salping/o
3. vestibul/o
4. mastoid/o

A

vestibul/o

Part of the bony labyrinth, the vestibule (vestibul/o) is a part of the inner ear that contributes to the body’s sense of equilibrium.

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Blockage of the external auditory canal with earwax is:

  1. vertigo
  2. impacted cerumen
  3. tinnitus
  4. Ménière disease
A

impacted cerumen

Impacted describes something that is firmly wedged in a limited space. Impacted cerumen is accumulated cerumen (earwax) forming a solid mass that adheres to the wall of the external auditory canal and blocks it.

35
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Dizziness, an abnormal sensation of movement when there is none, is:
1. tinnitus
2. vertigo
3. Ménière disease
4. impacted cerumen

A

vertigo

Vertigo is the sensation that you or objects around you are spinning. This symptom may indicate an inner ear disturbance. Tinnitus is ringing in the ears.

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The part of the skull that is behind the external auditory meatus is the:
1. frontal bone
2. mastoid process
3. occipital bone
4. parietal bone

A

mastoid process

The mastoid process is located in the skull bone, behind the ear (behind the external auditory meatus). Remember that a process is a projection or prominence, as of bone.

37
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**The ___ tuning fork test helps distinguish conductive from sensorineural hearing loss by checking sensorineural function.
**
1. Rinne
2. Rhinne
3. Rine
4. Rhine

A

Rinne

The Rinne tuning fork test helps distinguish conductive from sensorineural hearing loss by checking sensorineural function.

38
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The incus is a bone in the middle ear that is shaped like a(n):

  1. stirrup
  2. anvil
  3. trumpet
  4. hammer
A

anvil

The incus is a bone in the middle ear that is shaped like an anvil. You can remember this because incus and anvil both have five letters.

39
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The dividing line between the external and middle ear is the:

  1. labyrinth
  2. pinna
  3. internal auditory meatus
  4. tympanic membrane
A

tympanic membrane

The tympanic membrane, or eardrum, is the dividing line between the external and middle ear. The pinna is the flesh-covered flap of cartilage of the outer ear. The labyrinth is the inner ear.

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