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Ophthalmic, Patient Services And Education Flashcards

1
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Which patient symptom would require the MOST immediate attention?

A. Double vision for less than a week
B. Lid swelling for less than three weeks
C. Blurred vision for more than a week
D. Progressive vision loss over the last three months

A

A. Double vision for less than a week

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Atropine is not used to dilate the people for routine examinations in adults chiefly because

A. It induces allergic sensitization
B. It’s affects do not last long enough
C. It’s affects last too long
D. It’s a poor mydriatic

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C. It’s affects last too long

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A firmly applied unilateral eye pad will

A. Limit the movement in both eyes
B. Limit the movement of the patched eye
C. Limit the movement of the patched eyelid
D. Reduce pressure on the globe

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C. Limit the movement of the patched eyelid

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Which of the following is the MOST common complication of patching an eye?

A. Cornea abrasion
B. Elevated intraocular pressure
C. Dilation of the pupil
D. Tear flow reduction

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A. Corneal abrasion

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In counseling a patient for cataract surgery, which of the following statements is accurate?

A. A cataract is a film that grows over the eye
B. A cataract need not be treated if vision is good
C. A cataract may grow back
D. A cataract must be “ripe” before it is removed

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B. A cataract need not be treated if vision is good

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In counseling a patient about upcoming surgery, which of the following is BEST left for the surgeon to discuss?

A. Specific risks and outcomes of the procedure
B. What to expect during the procedure
C. Instructions for the postoperative care
D. Emergency contact information

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A. Specific risks and outcomes of the procedure

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Which of the following symptoms is of MOST concern in the early postoperative course following cataract surgery?

A. Intense pain
B. Redness
C. Blurry vision
D. Tearing

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A. Intense pain

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A patient who wears contact lenses has had a redeye for two days. How should this patient be triaged?

A. Schedule routinely within one month
B. Schedule at your office within one week
C. Send immediately to the nearest emergency room
D. Schedule at your clinic as an urgent add on within 24 hours

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D. Schedule at your clinic as an urgent add on within 24 hours

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9
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Which of the following is a sign?

A. A black speck in the field of vision
B. Complaints of difficulty reading
C. Double vision
D. A shallow anterior chamber

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D. A shallow anterior chamber

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10
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Which of the following has been designed to measure visual acuity by bypassing optical medical defects?

A. ETDRS acuity charts
B. Snellen charts
C. HOTV
D. Laser interferometry

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D. Laser interferometry

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How is a properly applied eye dress secured?

A. Alternating vertical and horizontal strips of adhesive tape
B. Horizontal parallel strips of adhesive tape
C. Parallel strips of surgical tape from the forehead to the cheek bone
D. Strips of adhesive tape from the upper lip near the mouth to the forehead

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C. Parallel strips of surgical tape from the forehead to the cheek bone

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A patient with severe seasonal allergic conjunctivitis relates that the primary care doctor will not prescribe medication’s for an allergy due to the patient’s glaucoma. The doctors concern is related to which type of glaucoma?

A. Angle closure
B. Open angle
C. Uveitic
D. Pigmentary

A

A. Angle closure

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Which structure secretes aqueous fluid and serves as an attachment site for zonules?

A. Ciliary processes
B. Iris root
C. Lens capsule
D. Ora serrata

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A. Ciliary processes

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A condition in which blood has settled in the bottom, half of the anterior chamber of the eye is called a(n)

A. Erythema
B. Hematoma
C. Hyphema
D. Hypopyon

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C. Hyphema

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A person with a fold of skin overlying the nasal area of the eyelids has

A. Blepharochalasis
B. Entropion
C. Epicanthus
D. Lagophthalmos

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C. Epicanthus

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Aqueous humor drains out into the

A. Canal of Schlemm
B. Ciliary body
C. Iris
D. Uveal Tract

A

A. Canal of Schlemm

17
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A patient calls to say that his child has been hit in the eye with a rock from a slingshot. You advise the parent to

A. Bring the child to the office immediately
B. Give the child a mild analgesic for pain
C. Patch the eye tightly to stop the bleeding
D. Pry the lids open to check the eye

A

A. Bring the child to the office immediately

18
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Inflammation of the tear sac associated with faulty tear drainage is

A. Trichiasis
B. Blepharitis
C. Conjunctivitis
D. Dacryocystitis

A

D. Dacryocystitis

19
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Which of the following is NOT normally considered in the differential diagnosis of an inflamed, red eye?

A. Acute conjunctivitis
B. Keratitis
C. Dacryocystitis
D. Acute iritis

A

C. Dacryocystitis

20
Q

Which of the following organisms is likely to cause a corneal ulcer?

A. Adenovirus
B. Pneumococcus
C. Herpes simplex virus
D. Staphylococcus aureus

A

C. Herpes Symplex virus

21
Q

In which of the following ocular conditions is the direction of gaze a factor in intraocular pressure determination?

A. Chronic angle glaucoma
B. Thyroid ophthalmopathy
C. Central retinal vein occlusion
D. Iritis with secondary glaucoma

A

B. Thyroid. Ophthalmopathy

22
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What eye disorder reveals a constricted pupil and keratic precipitates?

A. Iritis
B. Conjunctiva
C. Episcleritis
D. Keratoconus

A

A. Iritis

23
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The swelling of the optic disc with engorged blood vessels is known as

A. Papilledema
B. Endophthalmitis
C. Optic nerve compression
D. Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

A

A. Papilledema

24
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Which organ is included in the cardiovascular system?

A. Heart.
B. Lungs
C. Brain
D. Kidneys

A

A. Heart

25
Q

A non-contact lens used to examine the macula is a

A. Goniolens
B. Hruby lens
C. Koeppe lens
D. Maddox lens

A

B. Hruby lens

26
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Which of the following is MOST likely to cause diplopia in a patient only one wearing spectacles?

A. High minus lenses
B. High plus lenses
C. Improper centering of the lenses
D. Large frames

A

C. Improper centering of the lenses

27
Q

Which eye care, professional specializes in fitting spectacles?

A. Orthopedist
B. Orthodontist
C. Orthoptist
D. Optician

A

D. Optician.

28
Q

Which eyecare professional specializes in the measurement of movement and the extraocular muscles?

A. Orthodontist
B. Orthoptist
C. Optician
D. Orthopedist

A

B. Orthoptist

29
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If a patient MUST be kept waiting, convey

A. Their appointment was never scheduled.
B. They should not complain.
C. How long the weight will be, and unfortunately, schedules cannot always be controlled due to emergencies.
D. They should read the pamphlets in the waiting room.

A

C. How long the weight will be, and unfortunately, schedules cannot always be controlled due to emergencies.

30
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What is a key factor affecting the overall rating of a practitioner?

A. Cost of Medicare coverage
B. Number of technicians in the office
C. Time spent in the waiting area
D. Size of the waiting area

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C. Time spent in the waiting area

31
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A patient has been hit in the eye with a racquetball and now sees flashes of light and cobwebs. You tell the patient

A. If the eye is not red or painful to schedule a routine appointment.
B. To come into the office the same day.
C. If symptoms persist for at least 24 hours to come into the office.
D. To patch both eyes and come into the office the next day.

A

B. To come into the office the same day

32
Q

Which of the following constitutes a medical emergency?

A. Angle closure glaucoma
B. Ocular hypertension
C. Ocular migraine
D. Open angle glaucoma

A

A. Angle closure glaucoma

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