APEA EENT Exam Questions AND Correct Answers
2nd generation antihistamines: - ✔✔have a variety of anti-
inflammatory properties-including decreased mast cell
mediator properties and downregulation of adhesion
molecule expression
A 30-year-old pt presents with a moderate "aching" in his
right eye. Findings reveal a small and irregular shaped right
pupil. The cornea appears cloudy with a slight erythematous
area around the corneal limbus. There is no ocular discharge
noted. These findings are consistent with: - ✔✔Acute iritis-
vision is decreased and photophobia present, considered an
emergency and is usually related to Herpes zoster infection or
tuberculosis
A 50-year-old pt c/o being unable to read the hymnal at
church. This describes - ✔✔Presbyopia-may begin in the 5th
or 6th decade of life
A 57-year-old man with a hx of diabetes complains of
difficulty hearing on the telephone and muffled sounds while
watching the television at a low volume. He should be further
evaluated for: - ✔✔Presbycusis-most common type of
,sensorineural hearing loss caused by natural aging of the
auditory system
A benefit of prescribing an ophthalmic antihistamine with
mast cell stabilizer property would be that the mast cell
stabilizer provides: - ✔✔An extended duration of action-due
to their high affinity to the H-1 receptor
A common side effect of oral phenylephrine (Sudafed), a
decongestant is: - ✔✔Anxiety
A common side effect related to the administration of
cetirizine (Zyrtec) is: - ✔✔Drowsiness-admin at bedtime
A condition that involves optic nerve damage and visual field
changes is termed: - ✔✔Glaucoma-leading cause of blindness
in the United States
A deviated uvula without swelling may be suggestive of a: -
✔✔vagus nerve lesion
, A factor that may affect the onset and severity of presbycusis
is: - ✔✔Hypertension-age-related hearing loss, factors that
may affect onset are white ethnicity, low socioeconomic
status, noise exposure, ototoxins
A group of disorders characterized by elevated intraocular
pressure is: - ✔✔Glaucoma
A localized Staphylococcal infection of the hair follicles at the
lid margin is suggestive of: - ✔✔a hordeolum
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce
antipyresis is: - ✔✔Acetaminophen
A nonspherical curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that
causes light to focus at different points is: - ✔✔Astigmatism
A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of the connective
tissue of the eye is: - ✔✔Conjunctivitis
A person who has been blind since birth presents for a
physical exam. Expected findings of the pupillary reaction
2nd generation antihistamines: - ✔✔have a variety of anti-
inflammatory properties-including decreased mast cell
mediator properties and downregulation of adhesion
molecule expression
A 30-year-old pt presents with a moderate "aching" in his
right eye. Findings reveal a small and irregular shaped right
pupil. The cornea appears cloudy with a slight erythematous
area around the corneal limbus. There is no ocular discharge
noted. These findings are consistent with: - ✔✔Acute iritis-
vision is decreased and photophobia present, considered an
emergency and is usually related to Herpes zoster infection or
tuberculosis
A 50-year-old pt c/o being unable to read the hymnal at
church. This describes - ✔✔Presbyopia-may begin in the 5th
or 6th decade of life
A 57-year-old man with a hx of diabetes complains of
difficulty hearing on the telephone and muffled sounds while
watching the television at a low volume. He should be further
evaluated for: - ✔✔Presbycusis-most common type of
,sensorineural hearing loss caused by natural aging of the
auditory system
A benefit of prescribing an ophthalmic antihistamine with
mast cell stabilizer property would be that the mast cell
stabilizer provides: - ✔✔An extended duration of action-due
to their high affinity to the H-1 receptor
A common side effect of oral phenylephrine (Sudafed), a
decongestant is: - ✔✔Anxiety
A common side effect related to the administration of
cetirizine (Zyrtec) is: - ✔✔Drowsiness-admin at bedtime
A condition that involves optic nerve damage and visual field
changes is termed: - ✔✔Glaucoma-leading cause of blindness
in the United States
A deviated uvula without swelling may be suggestive of a: -
✔✔vagus nerve lesion
, A factor that may affect the onset and severity of presbycusis
is: - ✔✔Hypertension-age-related hearing loss, factors that
may affect onset are white ethnicity, low socioeconomic
status, noise exposure, ototoxins
A group of disorders characterized by elevated intraocular
pressure is: - ✔✔Glaucoma
A localized Staphylococcal infection of the hair follicles at the
lid margin is suggestive of: - ✔✔a hordeolum
A medication that acts on the hypothalamus to produce
antipyresis is: - ✔✔Acetaminophen
A nonspherical curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that
causes light to focus at different points is: - ✔✔Astigmatism
A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of the connective
tissue of the eye is: - ✔✔Conjunctivitis
A person who has been blind since birth presents for a
physical exam. Expected findings of the pupillary reaction
