Flashcards in Glaucoma Deck (12)
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1
How does glaucoma affect vision?
Blurry and tunnel vision noted.
There will be halos around light
2
This condition can be acute or chronic due to___ ____ ____
Increased intraocular pressure
3
____ is the simple, painless procedure used to measure intraocular pressure.
Tonometry
4
What are the two types of glaucoma?
Open angle and closed angled
5
Which one is painful?
Closed angle is painful but it is not the most common of the two
6
State the class of drug used to constrict the pupil and let aqueous humor flow?
Miotics
7
Give an example of a miotic?
Timpotic or pilocarpine
8
Why might diuretics be given to clients with glaucoma?
to decrease aqueous humor production
9
What diuretic is usually prescribed?
Mannitol (Osmirol) because it is an osmotic diuretic
10
Never give___ because the dilate the pupil.
Mydriatics
11
If surgery is required, what should you monitor for post- operatively?
Hemorrhage
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