Special Senses Diseases

Question 1

Cataracts are due to a problem with transparency of the

Answer 1

Lens

Question 2

Glaucoma is

Answer 2

Increased pressure in the anterior chamber of the eye

Question 3

The term nystagmus refers to

Answer 3

The eyes moving in a horizontal or vertical motion

Question 4

What does a tonometer measure?

Answer 4

Intraocular pressure

Question 5

This breed of dog is frequently affected by ENtropion as a congential form:

Answer 5

Shar-Pei’s and Golden Retrievers

Question 6

The breed of dog known for its high predisposition to retinal problems vs other breeds is the

Answer 6

Collie

Question 7

What drug is contraindicated in the treatment of glaucoma?

Answer 7

Atropine sulfate

Question 8

A cat is exhibiting anisocoria. What is occurring?

Answer 8

The cat’s pupils are different sizes

Question 9

An eyelid that is turning outward is described as an

Answer 9

Ectropion

Question 10

Inflammation of the lacrimal gland is

Answer 10

Dacryoadenitis

Question 11

Epiphora refers to

Answer 11

Excessive tear flow

Question 12

Proptosis refers to a/an

Answer 12

Displacement or bulging of the eye

Question 13

Blepharospasm is a spasm or twitching of the

Answer 13

Eyelids

Question 14

Which is an inherited result of normal aging of the eye?

Answer 14

Nuclear sclerosis

Question 15

Proparacaine and tetracaine are examples of

Answer 15

topical anesthetics.

Question 16

What is the name of the test that checks for tear production?

Answer 16

Schirmer

Question 17

Which of the following is a miotic drug?

Answer 17

pilocarpine

Question 18

Which of the following is a common clinical sign of keratoconjunctivitis sicca?

Answer 18

decreased tear production

Question 19

Progressive Retinal Atrophy usually begins with _____ and results in _____.

Answer 19

night blindness, complete blindness

Question 20

What is the disease commonly known as “cherry eye”?

Answer 20

prolapse of the nictitans gland

Question 21

Flushing the external ear canal is contraindicated if

Answer 21

The tympanic membrane is ruptured.

Question 22

Which is the most common sign of ear mite infestation in cats?

Answer 22

Persistent head shaking

Question 23

Which of the following is not true of an aural hematoma?

Answer 23

Is repaired by trimming back the pinna

Question 24

Ear canal ablation refers to

Answer 24

Surgical removal and closure of the external ear canal

Question 25

What is the correct term for an instrument used to examine ears?

Answer 25

Otoscope

Question 26

Ivermectin is:

Answer 26

antiparasitic otic solution used to treat ear mites

Question 27

Cyclosporin is:

Answer 27

immunomodulating agent that stimulates tear production and is used to treat KCS

Question 28

What kind of organism is Malassezia pachydermatis?

Answer 28

Yeast

Question 29

What kind of organism is Otodectes cynotis?

Answer 29

Parasite

Question 30

What is an aural hematoma?

Answer 30

A collection of blood within the pinna, between the cartilage plate and surface of the ear.

Question 31

What can result from damage to the ossicles?

Answer 31

Deafness