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Quiz by Olivia McRitchie, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Olivia McRitchie
about 6 years ago
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Question 1
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Open angle glaucoma has immediate effects on vision.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 2
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Which of the following people will be at risk for glaucoma?
Answer
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A Caucasian male whose mom suffered from glaucoma.
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An African American female with no family history of glaucoma.
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An Asian female who sustained an eye injury while fishing.
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An elderly Caucasian female who has had severe eczema her whole life and is prescribed corticosteroids for it
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A 65 year old Mexican who works as a missionary in Guatemala.
Question 3
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Which of the following is a sign of open angle glaucoma?
Answer
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Blank spots in the visual field
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Face pain
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Colored halos around lights
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Abrupt decrease in visual acuity
Question 4
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Which of the following are symptoms of angle closure glaucoma?
Answer
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Pupils nonreactive to light
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Photophobia
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Decreased or blurred vision
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Loss of peripheral vision
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Decreased accommodation
Question 5
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An elevated pressure reading on a tonometry exam indicates glaucoma.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 6
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An increase in size and depth of the optic cup on the optic disk during a funduscopy exam is significant when diagnosing glaucoma.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 7
Question
You 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?
Answer
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"I will call my doctor if I see any yellow or green drainage, feel nauseated, or experience any visual changes."
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"I will wear sunglasses when I go to Meijer with my husband later today."
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"I will take my allergy medication when I get home."
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"I can go back to spring cleaning when I get home."
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"I can wear my tight dress when I go clubbing tomorrow night."
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"I can lie on any side I want when I'm in bed."
Question 8
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Which medications are effective in treating glaucoma?
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Beta-blockers
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Prostaglandin analogs
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Adrenergic agonists
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Carbonic anhydrate inhibitors
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Miotics
Question 9
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A nurse is educating a patient about the effects of his Xalatan, which is a prostaglandin analog. Which of the following is proper teaching?
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"Your eye color may change from light brown to dark brown while you are using this medication."
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"This drug might lower your blood pressure."
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"You should weigh yourself daily while on this medication."
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"You might experience anxiety while you are taking this medication."
Question 10
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A 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?
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"You should get an eye exam that includes a tonometry screening every 2-4 years."
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"If your mom or dad had glaucoma, you should get an eye exam that includes a tonometry screening every 2-4 years."
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"If you are 50 plus years old, you should get an eye exam every year."
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"You should get an eye exam that includes a tonometry screening every 1-2 years."
Question 11
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Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who has glaucoma?
Answer
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Do not raise the side rails on the patient's bed.
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Verbally explain to the patient who you are and why you are in their room.
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Provide the patient with a copy of "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" in large print.
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Hold the client's arm or elbow during ambulation.
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Opening the client's milk carton and placing the straw inside.
Question 12
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Which of the following statements indicates that the patient understands his discharge instructions?
Answer
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"I should turn my head fully toward the side I lost vision in when I want to look at something."
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"I should be able to drive like normal."
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"That rug in the living room should be fine because I know where it is."
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"I should put in my eye drops every other day."
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