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Exemplar 18.4: Glaucoma
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1Open angle glaucoma has immediate effects on vision.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Which of the following people will be at risk for glaucoma?
- AA Caucasian male whose mom suffered from glaucoma.
- BAn African American female with no family history of glaucoma.
- CAn Asian female who sustained an eye injury while fishing.
- DAn elderly Caucasian female who has had severe eczema her whole life and is prescribed corticosteroids for it
- EA 65 year old Mexican who works as a missionary in Guatemala.
3Which of the following is a sign of open angle glaucoma?
- ABlank spots in the visual field
- BFace pain
- CColored halos around lights
- DAbrupt decrease in visual acuity
4Which of the following are symptoms of angle closure glaucoma?
- APupils nonreactive to light
- BPhotophobia
- CDecreased or blurred vision
- DLoss of peripheral vision
- EDecreased accommodation
5An elevated pressure reading on a tonometry exam indicates glaucoma.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6An increase in size and depth of the optic cup on the optic disk during a funduscopy exam is significant when diagnosing glaucoma.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7You are educating a patient who has just had a laser trabeculectomy. Which of the following statements from the patient indicates that he/she understands the post-surgical instructions?
- A"I will call my doctor if I see any yellow or green drainage, feel nauseated, or experience any visual changes."
- B"I will wear sunglasses when I go to Meijer with my husband later today."
- C"I will take my allergy medication when I get home."
- D"I can go back to spring cleaning when I get home."
- E"I can wear my tight dress when I go clubbing tomorrow night."
- F"I can lie on any side I want when I'm in bed."
8Which medications are effective in treating glaucoma?
- ABeta-blockers
- BProstaglandin analogs
- CAdrenergic agonists
- DCarbonic anhydrate inhibitors
- EMiotics
9A nurse is educating a patient about the effects of his Xalatan, which is a prostaglandin analog. Which of the following is proper teaching?
- A"Your eye color may change from light brown to dark brown while you are using this medication."
- B"This drug might lower your blood pressure."
- C"You should weigh yourself daily while on this medication."
- D"You might experience anxiety while you are taking this medication."
10A nurse is educating a group of clients who are over 40 years old about decreasing their risk for glaucoma. Which of the following is correct teaching?
- A"You should get an eye exam that includes a tonometry screening every 2-4 years."
- B"If your mom or dad had glaucoma, you should get an eye exam that includes a tonometry screening every 2-4 years."
- C"If you are 50 plus years old, you should get an eye exam every year."
- D"You should get an eye exam that includes a tonometry screening every 1-2 years."
11Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who has glaucoma?
- ADo not raise the side rails on the patient's bed.
- BVerbally explain to the patient who you are and why you are in their room.
- CProvide the patient with a copy of "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" in large print.
- DHold the client's arm or elbow during ambulation.
- EOpening the client's milk carton and placing the straw inside.
12Which of the following statements indicates that the patient understands his discharge instructions?
- A"I should turn my head fully toward the side I lost vision in when I want to look at something."
- B"I should be able to drive like normal."
- C"That rug in the living room should be fine because I know where it is."
- D"I should put in my eye drops every other day."
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