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Pupil Dilation (Dr. Attar) Flashcards

1
Q

what is the purpose of dilation?

A

improve visualization of the fundus

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2
Q

________ dilation is generally required for the thorough evaluation of ocular structures

A

pharmocological

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3
Q

Who do we dilate when they come in?

A

Everyone

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4
Q

ocular health evaluation ages 18-39 is recommended at least every ______.

A

Two years

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5
Q

Age >65 are recommended to have comprehensive eye exam ______.

A

Annually

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6
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What is the most important thing that helps with legal problems?

A

Documentation, documentation, documentation

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7
Q

What serves as an important vital sign in patients with intracranial disease?

A

Pupil status

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8
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Why is history important?

A

Ocular history

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9
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What happens to pupils when they are dilated?

A

They don’t react to light

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10
Q

Why check IOP?

A

can change after dilation (usually increases), glaucoma and open angle has increased pressure

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11
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Which response is stronger direct or consensual response with pupils?

A

Consensual

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12
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Why do you want to check glaucoma patients in the morning?

A

Because IOP is highest in the morning

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13
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Does IOP increase or decrease with age?

A

Increase

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14
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What is the difference in IOP readings more than _____ between the two eyes is considered significant.

A

2mm

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15
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What is digital palpation?

A

using fingers to palpate patients

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16
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When do you use digital palpation?

A

when you have no access to instrumentation

17
Q

What is the disadvantage of digital palpation?

A

not accurate

18
Q

What is applanated?

A

pushing of cornea to flatten it out, air puff used to check IOP

19
Q

With shadow test if >2/3 is illuminated what is it called?

A

OD: Grade 3

20
Q

True/False: Warn about the signs and symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma and instruct patient to contact you if symptoms occur.

A

True

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