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Unit 4 Txt ?'s
PHAT 162 Text Questions Unit 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. | false |
| The most common form of glaucoma is ________. | open angle |
| Drugs used in the treatment of glaucoma can be divided into two main classifications; _______. | lower intraocular pressure by decreasing the formation of fluids; they may promote drainage of fluids that accumulate |
| The classification of the drug(s) most commonly used for the treatment of glaucoma is _________. | B adrenergic antagonists |
| "zolamide" is a common ending for which class of drug? | carbonic anhydrase inhibitors |
| Miotics are drugs that are used to decrease the drainage of the aqueous humor. | false |
| This B adrenergic antagonist is indicated for the treatment of open angle glaucoma. | epinephrine |
| Cholinergic agonists produce constriction of the trabecular meshwork and decrease IOP. | false |
| Tear deficiency, also known as dry eyes, is a common disorder and is associated with ______. | aging, environmental conditions, and disease |
| Laser surgery is not recommended to reduce IOP. | false |
| The number 1 cause of vertigo accounting for approximately 20% of all cases is _________. | benign paroxysmal positional vertigo |
| Presbycusis, common in (the) _______, causes degeneration of nerve tissue in the ear and vestibular nerve. | elderly |
| Treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss involves the use of what type of medications? | glucocorticosteroids |
| The most common cause for drug-induced tinnitus is ________. | aspirin and alcohol |
| Which drug treatment for vertigo is available in a "patch"? | scopolamine hydrobromine |
| Corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone are combined with ________ agents to reduce inflammation and pain in the ear. | glaucoma |
| Swimmer's ear produces inflammation and infection of the ________ ear following prolonged exposure to water, along with damage to the lining of the ear canal. | external |
| A cotton tipped applicator or other small shap object should always be used to remove earwax. | false |
| Olive oil, mineral oil, and glycerin are emollients found in otics for removal of _______. | ear wax |
| Carbonic peroxide 6.5% is the only approved agent for ________ removal. | ear wax |
| A common self-limiting ailment that causes itching, burning, and teary outflow is _______. | conjunctivitis |
| Otitis media is an inflammation in the ________ ear. | middle |
| Keratitis is a severe infection of the iris and may be cuased by bacteria or fungi. | false |
| The medical term for "granulated eyelids" is _______. | blepharitis |
| Aminoglycosides antiinfectives are used in the treatment of blepharitis and include _______. | gentamicin, neomycin, and tobramycin |
| A stye (hordeolum) is a small, painful lump located on the ______. | eyelid |
| Prophylactic use of ________ is ineffective in preventing otitis media. | antihistamines and decongestants |
| The most common cause of otitis externa is ________. | bacterial infection |
| Children are more susceptible to otitis media than adults because their eustachian tube is longer and straighter than an adults. | false |
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