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When administered at the beginning of an attack, oxygen therpay may hekp this kind of
headache Cluster
Acutely presenting erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid is called? Hordeolum
Patient is complaining of red eye, clinician suspects conjunctivitis, the presence of
mucopurulent discharge sugests which type of conjunctivitis? bacterial conjunctivitis
Which subtype of cataracts is characterized by significant nearsightedness and a slow indolent
course? Nuclear cataracts
Which statement is true about the use of bilberry as a complementary therapy for cataracts?
Bilberry boosts oxygen and blood delivery to the eye
Which statement is true regarding the diagnosis of chronic open angle glaucoma? Physical
diagnosis relies on gonioscopic evaluation of the angle by an opthalmologist
Acute-angle closure glaucoma involves a sudden severe rise in intraocular pressure, which
range represents normal intraocular pressure? 8-21 mmHg
, As diabetic retinopathy progresses, the presence of cotton wool spots can be detected. Cotton
wool spots refers to Nerve fiber layer infarctions
What is an example of sensorineural hearing loss? Presbycusis
Tuning fork test on mastoid process and then moved to auditory meatus Rinne test
Ear pain. On exam, there is tenderness on traction of the pinna a well as when there is pressure
over the tragus Signs of otitis externa
Otitis media is considered chronic when Inflammation persists more than 3 months with
intermittent or persistent otic discharge
The most significant precipitating event leading to otitis media with effusion is viral URI
Patients with acute otitis media should be referred to EENT when? Concurrent vertigo or
ataxia
Failed closure of a ruptured tympanic membrane
If symptoms worsen after 3-4 days of tx
Which immunoglobulin mediates the type 1 hypersensitivity reaction involved in allergic
rhinitis? IgE