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Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma (PACG - Acute)

Mechanism

Rapid Increase in IOP

Which of the following best describes the mechanism of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma?

Signs and Symptoms

Rapid Onset

Which of the following best characterizes the signs and symptoms of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma?

Pain

Blurred Vision

Halos Around Lights

Nausea and Vomiting

IOP over 30 mm Hg

Which of the following best describes typical findings in Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma?

Considerations

Drug Therapy

Which of the following is most likely indicated in Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma?

Surgery

Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG - Chronic)

Flow of Aqueous Humor Slowed

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of primary open-angle glaucoma?

Slow Onset

Which of the following best describes primary open angle glaucoma?

No Pain

Which of the following is the most appropriate description of the pain seen with primary open-angle glaucoma?

Tunnel Vision

Which of the following is the most appropriate description of the vision changes seen with primary open-angle glaucoma?

IOP 22-32mm Hg

Of the following which is most likely attributed to a patient with primary open-angle glaucoma?

Which of the following is most appropriate in the management of primary open-angle glaucoma?

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Dry (nonexudative)

Which form of macular degeneration is characterized by the accumulation of yellow pigment causing obstruction of retinal capillaries?

Wet (exudative)

Which form of macular degeneration is characterized by neovascularization and the destruction of retinal cells by leaky capillaries?

Scotomas

Which of the following clinical features is most commonly seen in age-related macular degeneration?

Blurred, darkened vision

Loss of central vision

Distortion of vision

What is a treatment option for age-related macular degeneration?

Low-vision assistive devices

Detached Retina

Assessment

Flashes of Light

During your assessment of a patient with a detached retina which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Floaters

Curtain Like Shadow

Interventions

Eye Patch

What intervention or consideration is indicated for a patient with a detached retina?

Bed Rest

Surgical Emergency

No Vigorous Activity

What consideration is indicated for a patient with a detached retina?

Cataract

Age-related

Which of the following is most commonly attributed to the mechanism of cataracts?

During your assessment of a cataract patient, which of the following is most likely to be present?

Cloudy Opaque Lens

What is true regarding the signs or symptoms of cataracts?

Decreased Visual Acuity

During your assessment of a cataract patient, which of the following is most likely to be present or applicable?

Occurs Gradually

Treatment

Which of the following is most likely indicated for the treatment of cataracts?

Eye Disorders

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