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Med 159 Chapt 43 rev
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following specialties addresses disorders and diseases of the eyes? | Ophthalmology |
| Which of the following specialties addresses disorders and diseases related to the ears? | Otology |
| __________blank is the specialty that addresses disorders and diseases of the eyes. | Ophthalmology |
| __________blank is the specialty that addresses disorders and diseases related to the ears. | Otology |
| __________blank is (are) treated in an ophthalmology office. | Conjunctivitis |
| Which of the following measures the lowest intensity of sound that an individual can hear? | Audiometry |
| To prevent systemic absorption of a medication administered to the eye, the medical assistant can: | apply pressure just below the inner corner of the eye after instillation |
| Another term for itching of the ear canal is: | pruritus |
| Which of the following is not a typical symptom of cerumen impaction? | Drainage from the ear |
| Which of the following diseases or disorders is treated in an ophthalmology office? | Blepharitis |
| What does the ophthalmoscope do? | It assists the physician with examining the interior of the eye. |
| How would the medical assistant prepare the ophthalmoscope for use? | Ensure the batteries are charged. |
| The ophthalmoscope: | assists the physician with examining the interior of the eye. |
| The medical assistant would prepare the ophthalmoscope for use by: | ensuring the batteries are charged. |
| __________blank is the term used for a drooping of the upper eyelid. | Ptosis |
| A 76-year-old male comes into your office because he has difficulty reading. You work with a family practitioner who examines the patient and asks you to perform a distance and near visual acuity exam. While the patient can see slightly better out of his | |
| What type of disorder or disease might this patient have? | Cataracts |
| If the patient is diagnosed with cataracts, what type of treatment would help the patient to see again? | Surgical replacement of the lens |
| What is the etiology (cause) of cataracts? | Aging |
| An otologist is a specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the: | ears |
| Which of the following is a disorder of the middle ear? | Mastoiditis |
| A test that is performed to measure the eardrum’s ability to move is: | tympanometry |
| If eardrops are not warmed slightly before they are administered to a patient, what symptom may the patient develop? | Dizziness |
| Myopia (nearsightedness) - | Nearby objects look clear, but distant objects appear blurry. |
| Cause - | The eyeball is too long from front to back, or the cornea is too steeply curved. This causes light rays to focus in front of the retina rather that directly on it. |
| Correction | Concave lenses (diverging lenses). These spread out light rays before they hit the eye so the focal point moves backward onto the retina. |
| Hyperopia (Farsightedness) | Distant objects look clear, but nearby objects appear blurry. |
| Cause- | The eyeball is too short, or the cornea is too flat. This causes light rays to focus behind the retina. |
| Correction: | Conves lenses Converging lenses). These bend light rays inward before they enter the eye, moving the focal point forward onto the retina. |
| Describe three symptoms of a ruptured eardrum. List two treatment methods an otologist might use for this condition. | Sudden ear pain, which can rapidly subside. Fluid drainage that is clear, pus filled, or bloody. -Hearing loss or muffled hearing in the affected ear. Treatment Methods used by an Otologist. Antibiotic ear drops or pills to clear middle ear infections , |
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