36 . A disadvantage of soft contact lens use is
A . comfort . B . lens drop out . C . modifications are impossible . D . rapid adaption . ________________________________
38 . What process best describes the patients participation in their own treatment ?
A . Informed consent B . Discussions with family members C . Disclosure D . Confidentiality ________________________________
40 . Ophthalmologists have a duty to ensure that each patient understands their
A . eye anatomy . B . insurance coverage . C . ophthalmic instruments . D . treatment recommendations . ________________________________
41 . All medical personnel have the duty to protect what aspect of the patient care ?
A . History B . Confidentiality C . Comprehension D . Schedule ________________________________
42 . Glaucoma primarily affects which structure ?
A . Cornea B . Iris C . Zonules D . Optic nerve ________________________________
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43 . Iridotomy is used to treat what type of condition ?
A . Open angle glaucoma B . Pupillary block C . Congenital glaucoma D . Pigmentary glaucoma ________________________________
44 . One of the slowest progressing types of glaucoma is
A . congenital . B . angle closure . C . open angle . D . secondary due to lens dislocation forward . ________________________________
45 . Small yellowish-white lesions located between the retinal pigment epithelium and Bruch ’ s membrane are known as
A . drusen . B . detachments . C . dermoids . D . dellen . ________________________________
46 . A drooping of the upper eyelid is known as
A . pterygium . B . ptosis . C . epicanthus . D . ectropion . ________________________________
49 . Turning of the eyelid towards the globe is called
A . esotropia . B . epicanthus . C ectropion . D . entropion .
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37 . The first step of contact lens insertion is
A . hand-washing . B . looking up . C . rubbing the eye . D . rinsing the lens with hot water . ________________________________
39 . To provide informed consent , patients must
A . accept the doctor ’ s recommendations . B . comprehend the doctor ’ s recommendations . C . disagree with the doctor ’ s recommendations . D . challenge the doctor ’ s recommendations .
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47 . A hemorrhage that partially fills the anterior chamber with blood is called
A . hydrops . B . hypopion . C . hyphema . D . hypophoria . ________________________________
48 . A triangular thickening of the the conjunctiva that partially covers the cornea is known as
A . hyphema . B . pinguecula . C . pterygium . D . ptosis .
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