2024 NSG 6001 U2 SECTION 3 EYE
PROBLEMS EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
. An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid is
called:
A. Blepharitis
B. Hordeolum
C. Chalazion
D. Iritis - CORRECT-ANSWERSB. Hordeolum
Which subtype of cataracts is characterized by significant nearsightedness
and a slow indolent course?
A. Nuclear cataracts
B. Cortical cataracts
C. Posterior cataracts
D. Immature cataracts - CORRECT-ANSWERSA. Nuclear cataracts
. Which of the following produces a slow and painless visual field loss that
usually begins peripherally?
A. Posterior cataracts
B. Open-angle glaucoma
C. Immature cataracts
D. Macular degeneration - CORRECT-ANSWERSB. Open-angle glaucoma
. Which of the following is TRUE regarding dietary supplements and
cataracts?
A. High doses of vitamin E prevent the progression of cataracts.
B. Low doses of vitamin C increase age-related cataract development.
C. There is no evidence that concretely proves the benefit of high-dose
vitamin E to prevent cataracts.
D. Weekly lutein prevents the formation of cataracts. - CORRECT-ANSWERSC.
There is no evidence that concretely proves the benefit of high-dose vitamin
E to prevent cataracts
Which of the following contribute to the development of chronic open-angle
glaucoma?
A. Myopia
B. Multiple sclerosis
C. Hyperopia
, D. Small cornea - CORRECT-ANSWERSA. Myopia
A 65-year-old man presents to the clinician with complaints of increasing
bilateral peripheral vision loss, poor night vision, and frequent prescription
changes that started 6 months previously. Recently, he has also been seeing
halos around lights. The clinician suspects chronic open-angle glaucoma.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the diagnosis of chronic
open-angle glaucoma?
A. The presence of increased intraocular pressure measured by tonometry is
definitive for the diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma.
B. The clinician can definitively diagnosis open-angle glaucoma based on the
subjective complaints of the patient.
C. Physical diagnosis relies on gonioscopic evaluation of the angle by an
ophthalmologist.
D. Early diagnosis is essential in order to reverse any damage that has
occurred to the optic nerve. - CORRECT-ANSWERSC. Physical diagnosis relies
on gonioscopic evaluation of the angle by an ophthalmologist
. Acute angle-closure glaucoma involves a sudden severe rise in intraocular
pressure. Which of the following ranges represents normal intraocular
pressure?
A. 0 to 7 mm Hg
B. 12 to 22 mm Hg
C. 22 to 40 mm Hg
D. 40 to 80 mm Hg - CORRECT-ANSWERSB. 12 to 22 mm Hg
. Which of the following education points is essential to provide to the patient
with glaucoma?
A. Their medication may have adverse effects.
B. Only the patient can instill eye drops.
C. Eye infections are common and are not a concern.
D. Eye exams must happen monthly. - CORRECT-ANSWERSA. Their
medication may have adverse effects.
. With regards to the relationship between diabetes and diabetic retinopathy,
which of the following is TRUE?
A. Diabetic retinopathy only occurs in patients with type 1 diabetes.
B. Diabetic retinopathy is always the first sign that a patient has diabetes.
C. The longer the patient has had diabetes, the more likelihood that they will
develop retinopathy.
D. Diabetic retinopathy only occurs in patients with type 2 diabetes. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSC. The longer the patient has had diabetes, the more
likelihood that they will develop retinopathy
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