Quiz For GP Lens Care and Patient Education

_________________________temporarily enhance the lens surface wettability.

wetting and soaking solutions

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preservatives

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benzalkonium chloride

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chlorhexidine

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______________________are capable of killing microrganisms.

wetting and soaking solutions

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preservatives

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non-preserved saline solution

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non-abrasive surfactants

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_____________was first used as a preservative in the late 1940s and is currently used in the majority of ophthalmic preparations.

benzalkonium chloride

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thimerosal

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benzyl alcohol

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ethylenediamine Tetraacetate

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_____________________________has several properties that make it a beneficial additive to GP lens solutions.

benzalkonium chloride

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thimerosal

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polyvinyl alcohol

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ethylenediamine tetraacetate

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Unique pH Multiprupose Solution, Optimum by Lobob and Boston Simplus Multi-Action Solution are all_____________________.

combination solutions

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disinfecting solutions

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preservative solutions

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wetting solutions

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Boston Advance Comfort Formula Conditioning Solution and Original Formula Boston Conditioning Solution are examples of:

combination solutions

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disinfecting solutions

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preservative solutions

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storage and disinfection solutions

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Opti-free Daily Cleaner, Original Boston Formula Cleaner, and Boston Advance are examples of:

combination solutions

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disinfecting solutions

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preservative solutions

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daily cleaners

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The use of a _____________________ for GP lens wearers has been proven to be a beneficial adjunct to surfactant cleaning contact lens.

weekly enzymatic cleaning regimen

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surfactant soaking solution

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daily cleaner

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combination solution

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A solution that is used to rewet a GP lens surface while it is still on the eye should perform the following functions:

Destabilize the aqueous

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Rinse away the lipid layer

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Adhere loosely attached deposits

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Stabilize the tear film

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The use of a _______________________is essential for evaluating lens centration, lag, fluorescein pattern, and surface wettability.

radiuscope

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biomicroscope

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keratometer

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lensometer

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The following should be performed during the initial dispensing visit:

visual demand test

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lensometry

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Ishiharra test

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visual acuity exam

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The key to teaching patients to handle GP lenses successfully is:

reassurance

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repetition

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patience

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frustration

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If the patient feels confident about handling the lenses:

a perception of satisfaction and success of often present

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a feeling of frustration is often present

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they may leave the office with the lenses before they have demonstrated competence in insertion & removal techniques

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no further training is necessary

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The patient should be reminded to:

always use tap water for cleaning

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work with lenses over a sink drain

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use oily substances such as hand creams, lotions, or cosmetics

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insert and remove the lenses over a cloth or paper towel spread on a table

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The patient should be encouraged to use ___________________________when inserting the lenses.

a suction cup

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an adjustable mirror

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fluorescein

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disinfecting solution

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Lens insertion by the patient is a three step procedure which includes:

rapid blinking

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lid laxity

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placement on the little finger

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positioning the lens on the right index finger prior to insertion

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The easiest method used to remove a lens is:

to irrigate the cornea with soaking solution

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to eject the lens with a vertical not lateral motion

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to use the index finger of the same hand as the eye from which the lens is to be removed to eject the lens.

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touse a suction cup

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The fear of being unable to remove the lens is:

perhaps the greatest cause of anxiety with a new wearer

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is never a cause of anxiety

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is unfounded

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can be alleviated by using a suction cup

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It is very important for the new GP lens wearer to recognize:

when a lens has been decentered off the cornea and how to reposition it

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when they should consider silicone hydrogel lenses

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fluorescein staining patterns

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when reading glasses become necessary

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Cleaning with a surfactant cleaner should be performed:

immediately upon removal at the end of the day

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prior to lens insertion first thing in the morning

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as a replacement to a weekly enzymatic cleaner regimen

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never

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Cleaning should be performed:

carefully in the palm of you hand

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between the fingers

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with excessive digital pressure

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after storing in a dry state

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Which of the following should not be used when cleaning GP lenses?

multipurpose case systems

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benzyl alcohol

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optifree

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baking soda

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______________________can be used on an as-needed basis to rewet the lens surface while also rinsing loosely adulterant debris off the lens surfaces.

soaking solution

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disinfecting solution

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rewetting drops

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cleaning solution

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Patients should not allow their disinfecting solution to remain in the case for longer than ______________days.

10

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20

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30

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40

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GP lens wearers should be warned about the softness of these materials. If not handled properly they can be subject to:

good oxygen permeability

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ability to resist discoloration caused by cosmetics

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ability to center well

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foreign body particles becoming trapped under the lens

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Swimming with gas permeable lenses can result in:

an increased likelihood of lens loss

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an increased likelihood of lens adherence

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nothing to be concerned with

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a decrease of gas permeability

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Adaptation averages ________________days before the achievement of no lens awareness.

1-2

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2-10

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10-14

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15-30

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The educational process should include __________________instructions.

the smallest possible amount of

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hand coordination

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computerized

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verbal

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Patient compliance is often reduced when the patient can’t remember the name of the solution they need to purchase. This has been referred to as:

solution confusion

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combination solution

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enzyme syndrome

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selection solution

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All of the following are compliance issues which can cause problems with GP lens wear except.

lenses are not cleaned as often or as comprehensively as desired

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patient does not adhere to the prescribed wearing schedule

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patient is given verbal, written, and audio visual instructions on care and maintenance of their lenses as well as insert and removal techniques

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expired solutions are used

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What mercurial compound has largely been eliminated from contact lens care systems

PAPB

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thimerosal

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polyquaternium-1

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benzyl alcohol

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Which of these is not a benefit of using polyvinyl alcohol in a wetting solution

it is non toxic

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it is water soluble

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it is non-viscous

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it does not exhibit good wettability

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What laboratory cleaner was reformulated so that it can be used by patients at home

Boston Laboratory lens cleaner

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PROJENT protein remover

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thimerosal

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Menicare (WRW) drops

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What is one benefit of applying fluorescein dye to the tear film:

to assess the lens rotation

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to look for lens damage

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to rule out baseline staining

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to evaluate visual acuity

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Which biomicroscope filter can be used with a lens that contains an ultraviolet inhibitor in the material

a cobalt blue filter

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a low magnification filter

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a Wratten #12 filter

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a green filter

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Which of these can be used on a PMMA lens, but not on a GP lens

salt

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baby shampoo

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acetone

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saliva

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When should a GP lens patient apply cosmetics

before putting on the contact lenses

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never

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after putting on contact lenses

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before or after makes no difference

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Which of these is a noncompliance problem

cleaning the case routinely

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using an expired solution

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washing hands before handling contact lenses

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cleaning the lenses immediately after removal

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What is another good reason to clean and replace contact lens cases routinely

to prevent contamination

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to minimize biofilm formation

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to prevent microbial keratitis

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all of the above are good reasons

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Ocular complications associated with noncompliance are:

eliminated due to multiple purpose solutions

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more common with soft lens wearers

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unseen in GP lens wearers

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always blinding events

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