What are some causes of cataracts? (Select all that apply)
A. Trauma
B. Genetics
C. Medical conditions
D. Glasses
E. Exposure to toxins - Answer A, B, C, E
Which are signs and symptoms related to cataracts? (Select all that apply)
A. Blurred vision
B. Decreased color perception
C. Double vision
D. Difficulty driving at night
E. Pain
F. Eye redness - Answer A, B, C, D
Cataracts results in blindness
A. True
B. False - Answer A
What is the only "cure" for cataracts? - Answer Phacoemulsification
,Identify potential complications of cataract surgery that would be a part of patient
teaching? (Choose all that apply)
A. Infection
B. Increased ocular pressure
C. Pain - Answer A, B, C
Which of the following can cause intraocular pressure to increase? (Choose all that
apply)
A. Yoga forward fold postures
B. Blowing your nose
C. Wearing tight shirt collars
D. Sexual intercourse
E. Pain
F. Diarrhea
G. Lifting items such as a coffee mug or glass of water - Answer A, B, C, D
Which client statement supports that nurse teaching about instillation of multiple
different eyedrops has been effective? Select all that apply
A. "It will be very easy for me to instill all the drops at one time"
B. "A schedule will help me remember when to instill the drops"
C. "If I have trouble instilling the drops there are devices that can be helpful"
D. "I can label the eyedrops by color to help me easily distinguish which one is which"
E. "I will not touch the droppers to my eyes as this can cause contamination and
infection" - Answer B, C, D, E
,What is normal IOP range? - Answer 10-22 mmHg
What type of Glaucoma is the most common?
A. Primary open angle glaucoma
B. Primary angle closure glaucoma - Answer A
Which of the following types of glaucoma is an opthalmic emergency?
A. Primary open angle glaucoma
B. Primary angle closure glaucoma - Answer B
How often should an adult between age 40-54 have an eye exam?
A. Every 2-4 years
B. Every 1-3 years
C. Every 1-2 years
D. Every 6-12 months - Answer B
What class of med is Timolol?
A. Prostaglandin agonist
B. Adrenergic agonist
C. Beta adrenergic blocker
D. Cholinergic agonist
E. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - Answer C
, What class of med is Dorzolamide?
A. Prostaglandin agonist
B. Adrenergic agonist
C. Beta adrenergic blocker
D. Cholinergic agonist
E. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - Answer E
What class of med is Pilocarpine?
A. Prostaglandin agonist
B. Adrenergic agonist
C. Beta adrenergic blocker
D. Cholinergic agonist
E. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - Answer D
Where would a nurse teach a client to apply punctual occlusion?
A. Pressure on nose opposite affected eye
B. Pressure on corner of eye near nose
C. Pressure on upper eyelid
D. Pressure on lower eyelid - Answer B
What finding does the nurse expect to see when examining a client who has just been
diagnosed with glaucoma?
A. Flashes of seeing shooting stars
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