Week 3 Eyes/Ears FITB Flashcards
Glaucoma can be caused by factors such as ____ and ____ leading to increased intraocular pressure.
genetics, eye injury
A complete blood count (CBC) is used to assess components like ____ and ____ in the blood.
red blood cells, white blood cells
The assessment of the eyes includes checking for ____ and ____ to determine visual health.
acuity, pressure
Clinical manifestations of glaucoma may include symptoms such as ____ and ____ vision.
blurred, peripheral
Pharmacology associated with glaucoma treatment often involves medications that reduce ____ and improve ____ flow.
intraocular pressure, aqueous humor
The visual system includes external structures like _____ and _____ that surround the eye.
eyebrows, eyelids
The visual assessment may involve diagnostic tests to check for conditions like _____ and _____ in the eye.
glaucoma, cataracts
An injury to the right side of the brain can cause loss or unawareness of the ____ visual field, affecting the ____ side of vision.
left, left
The function of the pupil can be assessed using the acronym ____ which stands for direct and consensual response.
PERRLA
The drainage system of the eye is essential for maintaining proper ____ and preventing ____ buildup.
pressure, fluid
Ophthalmoscopy is used to measure the pressure inside your eyes (IOP) and screens for ____, while non-contact tonometry is also known as the ____ test.
glaucoma, eye puff
Glaucoma is characterized by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and can lead to ____ and ____.
optic nerve atrophy, visual field loss
The most common type of glaucoma is ____ and it is largely ____ and ____.
primary open-angle glaucoma, preventable, treatable
Glaucoma is often referred to as the ‘silent thief of sight’ because it develops ____ and has ____ symptoms.
slowly, no obvious
One of the major consequences of glaucoma is ____ vision loss, which can lead to ____ blindness.
tunnel, permanent
Glaucoma affects approximately ____ Canadians each year and is the ____ most common reason for vision loss.
400,000, second
In the case of Primary Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma, the therapy goals are to keep IOP low enough to prevent ____ and ____.
optic nerve damage, immediate intervention
Diagnostic studies for glaucoma include IOP measurements, slit-lamp microscopy, and ____ or ____ ophthalmoscopy.
direct, indirect
Medications for the treatment of glaucoma include beta-blockers like ____ and topical eye drops such as ____.
timolol maleate, Timoptic
In glaucoma management, immediate intervention is crucial due to the risk of ____ and the need for ____ to reduce IOP.
optic nerve damage, hypertonic solutions
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) provides information about the ____ system and many other ____ systems.
hematological, organ
The components of a CBC include red blood cells, white blood cells, and ____ cells, as well as ____ and hematocrit.
platelets, hemoglobin
White blood cells in a CBC include neutrophils, lymphocytes, and ____ cells, as well as basophils and ____ cells.
monocytes, eosinophils
Hemoglobin is the substance in the blood that carries ____ and hematocrit measures the amount of whole blood made up of ____ blood cells.
oxygen, red
A CBC with differential count is a blood test that includes measurements of red blood cells, white blood cells, and ____.
platelets
