COT Flashcards : History and Documentation

Question 1

What is NOT important when documenting the history of an ocular injury?

a. How the injury occurred
b. Presence of others when the injury occurred
c. The time of injury occured
d. Treatment received since the injury occurred

Answer 1

b. Presence of others when the injury occurred

Question 2

Which one of the following ocular conditions will LEAST likely present in a patient’s family history?

a. Keratoconus
b. Nystagmus
c. Conjunctivitis
d. Retinitis pigmentosa

Answer 2

c. Conjunctivitis

Question 3

When evaluating a patient for cataract surgery, which of the following systemic illnesses is LEAST important?

a. Cardiac problems
b. Diabetes
c. Hypertension
d. Urinary incontinence

Answer 3

d. Urinary incontinence

Question 4

Which symptoms might suggest angle-closure glaucoma?

a. Flashes and floaters
b. Slowly progressive visual loss
c. Bleeding into the anterior chamber
d. Rainbow colored halos around lights

Answer 4

d. Rainbow colored halos around lights

Question 5

What is the correct interpretation of the 1gtt tid OU?

a. One drop to the left eye three times a day
b. One drop to both eyes three times a day
c. One injection to both arms three times a day
d. One drop to both eyes three times a day as needed

Answer 5

b. One drop to both eyes three times a day

Question 6

A history of corticosteroid use is of LEAST importance when ascertaining which condition?

a. Cataracts
b. Glaucoma
c. Macular Degeneration
d. Uveitis

Answer 6

c. Macular Degeneration