Quiz For Glaucoma: Causes, Treatments and Care

Approximately what percentage of patients will go blind as a result of glaucoma, even though it was treated

50 %

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60 %

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15 %

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none

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The optic nerve is made of

millions of nerve fibers

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cornea material

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pure collagen

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cutis material

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What cells transfer visual information to the brain via axons

epidermal cells

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retinal ganglion cells

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epithelial cells

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stromal cells

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Who should have routine glaucoma exams

only diabetics

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only the elderly

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everyone since glaucoma can develop at any age

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only patients referred by a family doctor

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What is a term closely associated with glaucoma

cataract

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elevated intra-ocular pressure

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cloudy crystalline lens

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vitreous

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Can glaucoma cause nausea and vomiting

no, these are not ocular symptoms

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no, these only occur with high blood pressure

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yes, specifically with acute closed-angle glaucoma

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no, only systemic disease can cause these symptoms

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Which of these conditions has been known to trigger glaucoma

normal tearing

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standard oxygen content in atmosphere

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good blink rate

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inflammation

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What is neovascular glaucoma

the type of glaucoma experienced only by babies

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an abnormal formation of new blood vessels over the iris and canals

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redness of the sclera

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redness of the conjunctiva

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Which of the following is a symptom of glaucoma

hazy vision

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nearsighted vision

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farsighted vision

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sudden onset of astigmatism

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What is tonometry

a costly test only done under extreme circumstances

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the most fundamental exam to reveal glaucoma

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a visual acuity test

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a visual perimetry test

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What term is used when the IOP is measured several times during a longer period of time

continuous IOP exam

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hourly IOP monitoring

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serial tonometry

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case management tonometry

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What is a common symptom of idiopathic intracranial hypertension

excessive tearing

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enlarged blind spot

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decreased blinking

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conjunctival injection

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Which test typically uses a hand held contact lens that is place directly on the eye

perimetry

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visual field gonioscopy

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Snellen testing

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external demand test

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What is true about moderate exercise

it is not at all related to glaucoma

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it should be avoided by all glaucoma patients

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it must be performed daily to affect vision at all

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moderate exercise at least 3 times per week might lower IOP

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Complete the phrase: “Eye drops …”

are not useful for glaucoma

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are not effective if not used

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are not cost effective

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are not available in all states

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What is true about a beta blocker

it can only be taken orally

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it can only be used in eye drop form

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it can affect cardiac activity

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it is no longer used

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Which statement is true of Rio Kinase inhibitors

this was approved by the FDA in 2017

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this has no side effects

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this will not increase drainage of the intraocular fluids

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it raises episcleral venous pressure

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Per this course, which company manufactures a timolol based product

Fera Pharmaceuticals

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Ista Pharmaceuticals

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Teva Pharmaceuticals

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Systane Drugs

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What should every glaucoma patient know

glaucoma is a lifelong condition

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compliance is not needed

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eye drops can be occasionally skipped

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only pain signals that a patient has glaucoma

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Instillation devices are _________________

not readily available

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only dispensed by an eye care doctor

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available from independent sources

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never to be used

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What is the overall success rate for surgical treatment to last at least one year

50 %

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36 %

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there is no clear statistic

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70 – 90 %

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About six weeks after glaucoma surgery, ________________

vision will stay hazy

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vision should return to the same level it was before surgery

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the patient must continue to remain completely inactive

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the patient will need a follow up surgery

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Which statement is true

glaucoma can be permanently cured

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there is a slight risk for cataract development following some types of laser surgery

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each patient follows the exact same course of treatment

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children cannot have glaucoma

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ALT stands for _____________

alternative laser treatment

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acute lacrimal testing

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angle limited treatment

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argon laser trabeculoplasty

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Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (ST) is _________________

rarely used

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a poor alternative to vitamins

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a good alternative for patients with poor results with ALT

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not covered by Medicare

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What is correct about patient instructions

the doctor may numb the eyes

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drops can be occasionally skipped

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the laser light is harmful to any eye

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the eye will never be irritated following surgery

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Which was a result of the LIGHT study

the IOP dropped significantly within 4 days

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overall the study showed a drop-free control in 74.6% of the participants

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the drop in IOP was not maintained for more than 1 week

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SLT was not recommended for management of early glaucoma

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Although MIGS has minimal involvement of the sclera and conjunctiva, _________ is warranted

close observation of the endothelium

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close observation of the stroma

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close observation of the tear flow

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close observation of the eyelids

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Which is a symptom of dry eye syndrome

black and blue appearance to the adnexa

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a gritty feeling

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unwavering clear vision

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normal tear flow

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What is true for the dry eye syndrome patient

more frequent eye care visits will be needed

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it is always a temporary condition

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it is never treated with eye drops alone

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it is the same for every patient

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What is the technical name for marijuana

hemp grass

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cannabis

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CBD

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organic tobacco

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How is cannabis classified by the FDA

a deadly narcotic

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illegal in every state

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a Schedule 1 controlled substance

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a harmless substance

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What can be a long-term effect of the use of cannabis

improved memory

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sharper IQ

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potential addiction

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lung cancer

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What is true about CBD

in certain instances it can raise intraocular pressure

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it is not used for pain relief

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all research on CBD is concluded

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research showed that sublingual administration of CBD reduced IOP

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Which is a correct statement about eyeglasses

certain designs will help cure glaucoma

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they are not available to glaucoma patients

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they are not helpful to a patient with limited peripheral vision

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certain designs can increase the field of vision

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Soft contact lenses have the following property:

they will absorb any instilled eye drop

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they are made of RGP material

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they can easily be used by a patient with a bleb

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they are all scleral designs

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Contact lenses can ___________________

effectively treat glaucoma

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complicate the treatment of glaucoma

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monitor systemic blood pressure

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be worn by any and all patients

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What percentage of the total NIH vision related budget goes to glaucoma research

51 %

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80 %

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10 %

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.225 %

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Glaucoma is ____________________________

not simple to treat

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a neurodegenerative disease

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always inherited

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harmful to the eyelids

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Complete this statement: 90% of patients from a study feel that their eye care professional _______________________

is unprepared to treat glaucoma

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cares about them

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insists on a patient seeking a support group

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has at least 20-25 glaucoma patients weekly

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