Ophthalmology Flashcards

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a patient presents with ocular pain, headache, and nausea. what eye related disorder would be most likely?

A

angle closure glaucoma

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what condition is characterized by a curtain like visual field deficit and usually requires surgical deficit?

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retinal detachment

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painless vision loss in a patient with vascular risk factors raises highest suspicion for what condition?

A

retinal artery occlusion

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what condition is characterized in patients older than 50 years with scalp tenderness, jaw claudication and muscle pain?

A

giant cell arteritis

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5
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what eye condition is characterized by demyelination, afferent pupillary defect, pain with extraocular movement?

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optic neuritis

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6
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IV methylprednisolone of 1g / day is equivalent to what oral dose of prednisone?

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1250mg

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bilateral vision loss is more likely to be related to what portion of the CNS?

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cerebral (posterior to the optic chiasm)

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severe myopia increases the risk of what other condition that can result in sudden vision loss?

A

retinal detachment

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9
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pupil dilation with illumination indicates what?

A

relative afferent pupillary defect

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10
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how does glautoma result in vision loss?

A

increases in eye pressure lead to progressive optic neuropathy

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11
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an abnormal oblique flashlight test indicates what pathology?

A

narrow angle - increased risk of glaucoma

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12
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what is normal intraocular pressure range?

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10-21

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13
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t/f for acute angle closure glaucoma, treatment can consist of topical beta blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, alpha agonists, prostaglandins, and muscarinic agents

A

true

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14
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what is the definitive management for glaucoma?

A

peripheral iridotomy

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15
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t/f retinal detachment causes pain

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false

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16
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what is the immediate next step in treatment if you suspect retinal detachment?

A

ophtho consult

17
Q

what is amaurosis fugax?

A

transient unilateral vision loss

18
Q

on fundoscopic exam, a cherry red spot is seen at the center of the macula. what is the most likely diagnosis?

A

central retinal artery occlusion

19
Q

what type of emergency evaluation is needed for a patient with suspected central retinal artery occlusion?

A

stroke evaluation

20
Q

what three lab markers should you order for a patient with suspected giant cell arteritis?

A

CRP, ESR, and platelet count

21
Q

if a patient has biopsy confirmed giant cell arteritis, how long do they need oral prednisone?

22
Q

what is the hallmark objective finding on exam of a patient with optic neuritis?

A

relative afferent pupillary defect on swinging flashlight

23
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color desaturation int eh setting of sudden loss of visual acuity and central visual field loss is indicative of what condition?

A

optic neuritis

24
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t/f use of antioxidant vitamin or zinc supplement can delay progression of age related macular degeneration compared to placebo

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you suspect giant cell arteritis. what formulation of steroid should you start treatment with for the first 3 days?
IV methylprednisolone
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you diagnose a patient with probable central retinal artery occlusion. what is the immediate next step?
emergency consultation with stroke neurologist - IV thrombolysis may be beneficial for select patients in the first 4.5 hrs
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