Week 3 Eyes/Ears FITB

Question 1

Glaucoma can be caused by factors such as ____ and ____ leading to increased intraocular pressure.

Answer 1

genetics, eye injury

Question 2

A complete blood count (CBC) is used to assess components like ____ and ____ in the blood.

Answer 2

red blood cells, white blood cells

Question 3

The assessment of the eyes includes checking for ____ and ____ to determine visual health.

Answer 3

acuity, pressure

Question 4

Clinical manifestations of glaucoma may include symptoms such as ____ and ____ vision.

Answer 4

blurred, peripheral

Question 5

Pharmacology associated with glaucoma treatment often involves medications that reduce ____ and improve ____ flow.

Answer 5

intraocular pressure, aqueous humor

Question 6

The visual system includes external structures like _____ and _____ that surround the eye.

Answer 6

eyebrows, eyelids

Question 7

The visual assessment may involve diagnostic tests to check for conditions like _____ and _____ in the eye.

Answer 7

glaucoma, cataracts

Question 8

An injury to the right side of the brain can cause loss or unawareness of the ____ visual field, affecting the ____ side of vision.

Answer 8

left, left

Question 9

The function of the pupil can be assessed using the acronym ____ which stands for direct and consensual response.

Answer 9

PERRLA

Question 10

The drainage system of the eye is essential for maintaining proper ____ and preventing ____ buildup.

Answer 10

pressure, fluid

Question 11

Ophthalmoscopy is used to measure the pressure inside your eyes (IOP) and screens for ____, while non-contact tonometry is also known as the ____ test.

Answer 11

glaucoma, eye puff

Question 12

Glaucoma is characterized by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and can lead to ____ and ____.

Answer 12

optic nerve atrophy, visual field loss

Question 13

The most common type of glaucoma is ____ and it is largely ____ and ____.

Answer 13

primary open-angle glaucoma, preventable, treatable

Question 14

Glaucoma is often referred to as the ‘silent thief of sight’ because it develops ____ and has ____ symptoms.

Answer 14

slowly, no obvious

Question 15

One of the major consequences of glaucoma is ____ vision loss, which can lead to ____ blindness.

Answer 15

tunnel, permanent

Question 16

Glaucoma affects approximately ____ Canadians each year and is the ____ most common reason for vision loss.

Answer 16

400,000, second

Question 17

In the case of Primary Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma, the therapy goals are to keep IOP low enough to prevent ____ and ____.

Answer 17

optic nerve damage, immediate intervention

Question 18

Diagnostic studies for glaucoma include IOP measurements, slit-lamp microscopy, and ____ or ____ ophthalmoscopy.

Answer 18

direct, indirect

Question 19

Medications for the treatment of glaucoma include beta-blockers like ____ and topical eye drops such as ____.

Answer 19

timolol maleate, Timoptic

Question 20

In glaucoma management, immediate intervention is crucial due to the risk of ____ and the need for ____ to reduce IOP.

Answer 20

optic nerve damage, hypertonic solutions

Question 21

A Complete Blood Count (CBC) provides information about the ____ system and many other ____ systems.

Answer 21

hematological, organ

Question 22

The components of a CBC include red blood cells, white blood cells, and ____ cells, as well as ____ and hematocrit.

Answer 22

platelets, hemoglobin

Question 23

White blood cells in a CBC include neutrophils, lymphocytes, and ____ cells, as well as basophils and ____ cells.

Answer 23

monocytes, eosinophils

Question 24

Hemoglobin is the substance in the blood that carries ____ and hematocrit measures the amount of whole blood made up of ____ blood cells.

Answer 24

oxygen, red

Question 25

A CBC with differential count is a blood test that includes measurements of red blood cells, white blood cells, and ____.

Answer 25

platelets