Patients with Sensory Disorders or Meningitis

Question 1

glaucoma- risk factors

Answer 1

black or asian
CV dz
DM
FHx glaucoma
Migraine syndromes
Myopia (nearsihtedness)
Obstructive sleep apnea
Older age
previous eye trauma
Prolonged use of topical or systemic corticosteroidsd
thin cornea

Question 2

progressive damage of optie nerve causes what

Answer 2

visual perception decrease

scotomas

Question 3

how often pt should do amsler test

Answer 3

several x/week

Question 4

pharm therapy- glaucoma

Answer 4

miotics
beta blockers
apha2 agonists
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
prostaglandins

lower iop

Question 5

timolol

Answer 5

beta blocker eye drop –> lower iop
contraindications- bradycardia, hypotension, asthma

Question 6

trabeculectomy

Answer 6

sx to drain fluid –> reduce IOP

Question 7

eye drop education

Answer 7

wait 5-10 min in btw drop

Question 8

when to wear eye patch/shield

Answer 8

at night usually for a week

Question 9

tamsulosin

Answer 9

males -BPH- tx urinary retention

contraindicated in pts w. cataracts for surgery

risk of intraoperative iris syndrome