Auditory and Visual

Question 1

S/S of retinal detachment

Answer 1

• Flashes of light
• Curtain over eyes
• Floaters

Question 2

What are the two types of glaucoma

Answer 2

1. Acute angle closure glaucoma: medical emergency. IOP increases quickly causing severe pain, reduced central vision, blurred vision, and redness
2. Chronic open angle glaucoma: gradual loss of peripheral vision and difficulty adjusting to light

Question 3

How is glaucoma caused

Answer 3

When aqueous humor cannot drain it increases IOP, putting pressure on occular nerve. This causes slow vision loss. Once vision losss occurs it cannot be fixed

Question 4

Medications for glaucoma

Answer 4

• Opthalmic beta-blocker to decrease IOP (timolol)
• diuretics to reduce IOP
• Avoid anticholinergics

Question 5

What is Cataracts

Answer 5

Cloudy areas in lenses causing blurred vision

Question 6

What is Macular degeneration

Answer 6

Deterioration of central portion of retina. It is age related and a vasculature problem.

Question 7

What is Meniere Disease

Answer 7

Excess fluid in ear causing vertigo, tinnitus, and eventual hearing loss
Triggers include: alcohol, salt, allergies, and smoking

Question 8

What is Otitis Externa

Answer 8

AKA swimmers ear, and infection of the outer ear cannal
S/S
- rapid onset of symptoms
- ear pain and tenderness
- pruritus
- swelling
- purulent drainage