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APEA EENT Patho, Pharm, & Assess Questions WithComplete Solutions
2nd generation antihistamines: Correct Answer have a variety
of anti-inflammatory properties-including decreased mast cell
mediator properties and downregulation of adhesion molecule
expression
A 30-year-old pt presents with a moderate "aching" in his right
eye. Findings reveal a small and irregular shaped right pupil.
The cornea appears cloudy with a slight erythematous area
around the corneal limbus. There is no ocular discharge noted.
These findings are consistent with: Correct Answer Acute
iritis-vision is decreased and photophobia present, considered an
emergency and is usually related to Herpes zoster infection or
tuberculosis
A 50-year-old pt c/o being unable to read the hymnal at church.
This describes Correct Answer Presbyopia-may begin in the
5th or 6th decade of life
A 57-year-old man with a hx of diabetes complains of difficulty
hearing on the telephone and muffled sounds while watching the
television at a low volume. He should be further evaluated for:
Correct Answer Presbycusis-most common type of
sensorineural hearing loss caused by natural aging of the
auditory system
A benefit of prescribing an ophthalmic antihistamine with mast
cell stabilizer property would be that the mast cell stabilizer
,provides: Correct Answer An extended duration of action-due
to their high affinity to the H-1 receptor
A common side effect of oral phenylephrine (Sudafed), a
decongestant is: Correct Answer Anxiety
A common side effect related to the administration of cetirizine
(Zyrtec) is: Correct Answer Drowsiness-admin at bedtime
A condition that involves optic nerve damage and visual field
changes is termed: Correct Answer Glaucoma-leading cause of
blindness in the United States
A deviated uvula without swelling may be suggestive of a:
Correct Answer vagus nerve lesion
A factor that may affect the onset and severity of presbycusis is:
Correct Answer Hypertension-age-related hearing loss, factors
that may affect onset are white ethnicity, low socioeconomic
status, noise exposure, ototoxins
A group of disorders characterized by elevated intraocular
pressure is: Correct Answer Glaucoma
A localized Staphylococcal infection of the hair follicles at the
lid margin is suggestive of: Correct Answer a hordeolum
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce
antipyresis is: Correct Answer Acetaminophen
, A nonspherical curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that
causes light to focus at different points is: Correct Answer
Astigmatism
A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of the connective
tissue of the eye is: Correct Answer Conjunctivitis
A person who has been blind since birth presents for a physical
exam. Expected findings of the pupillary reaction when light is
shown would be: Correct Answer It depends-on type of
blindness.
A pt c/o a sore tongue. Findings reveal a smooth and
erythematous tongue. This condition is termed: Correct Answer
Glossitis
A pt c/o seeing specks that obscure his line of vision when he
looks in a certain direction. This impairment could be caused by:
Correct Answer scotomas
A pt presents with c/o burning, itching, tearing, and some pain in
the eye. Findings reveal red, scaly, greasy flakes and thickened,
crusted lid margins. This would be suggestive of: Correct
Answer Blepharitis
A reduction in vision in one or both eyes causing loss of
binocular vision is termed: Correct Answer Amblyopia
A serious adverse reaction to clindamycin (Cleocin) is: Correct
Answer Clostridium difficile-related colitis
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