Special Senses Procedures Flashcards
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define Tonometry
Procedure using an instrument to measure intraocular pressure
Define Enucleation
Surgical removal of the eyeball
Which microorganism is often associated with chronic otitis in dog
Malassezia sp.
When cleaning a patient’s ear, you find a dark, crusty debris and decide to do a microscopic exam with mineral oil, which ectoparasite are you screening for?
Otodectes cynotis
What is the name of the test that checks for tear production?
Schirmer
What is the name of the test that checks for corneal ulceration?
Fluorescein dye
Which of the following is a common clinical sign of Keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Decreased tear production
When performing a Shirmer test, how long is the strop to stay in place before reading results?
60 seconds
Glaucoma is:
Increased pressure in the anterior chamber of the eye
A cataract is found in what structure?
Lens of eye
where is the lens of the eye located?
its flexible structure behind the iris that helps focus light on the retina
The term nystagmus is best defined as:
Rhythmic movement of both eyeballs in unison
Which of the following drugs is a mydriatic like Atrophic
Tropicamide
Uneven pupil size is called
Aniscoria
Epiphora is the medical term for:
Excessive tearing
Another term for the outer ear is:
Pinna
What disease is commonly known as “cherry eye”?
Prolapse of the nictitans gland
When placing fluorescein stain in the patient’s eyes, where should you see the dye after rinsing, if everything is normal?
In the nostril in the same side
What class of medication is contraindicated with corneal ulcers’ as is can inhibit healing?
Corticosteroids
Left eye
OS
What does OTITIS EXTERNA mean?
inflammation of the outer ear
what is this ( tool we used with mr Tyler, u have to calibrate and put a condom on)
Tonopen
At what pressure of mmHG would Glaucoma be diagnosed at?
30
What is the scientific name for ear mites?
Otodectes
