COA Study Guide Exam Questions and
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Name the nine components of the Chief complaint, present illness, past
ophthalmic history. ocular
history, ocular medications, general
medical
and surgical history, systemic medications,
allergies, social history, and family history.
Why is it important to specifically Because certain medications may affect
ask a patient about the the
medications they are taking? eyes.
What is the proper response to a Refer the patient to the ophthalmologist
patient's request from the
ophthalmic technician for medical
advice or a diagnosis?
What is the term used for the Chief complaint
reason for the patient's visit?
What elements are important in Smoking, alcohol, and drug use
social history taking?
Prior use of topical ocular Past ocular history
pharmaceutical agents is part of a
patient's ________.
, Pertinent family history of a Parents, grandparents, and genetic
patient should include which siblings
relatives?
A patient describing an An allergic reaction
experience of getting hives after
taking sulfa drugs is providing
information about __________.
What is the term for the Hippus
spasmodic, rhythmic dilating, and
contracting pupillary movements
during pupil function testing?
What is the name of the test used Swinging flashlight test
for detecting a relative afferent
pupillary defect?
Which muscle of the iris constricts Sphincter
in bright light?
What is pupil dilation termed? Mydriasis
What is the term used when there Anisocoria
is a difference in pupil size?
What is pupillometry? The measurement of pupillary diameters.
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Name the nine components of the Chief complaint, present illness, past
ophthalmic history. ocular
history, ocular medications, general
medical
and surgical history, systemic medications,
allergies, social history, and family history.
Why is it important to specifically Because certain medications may affect
ask a patient about the the
medications they are taking? eyes.
What is the proper response to a Refer the patient to the ophthalmologist
patient's request from the
ophthalmic technician for medical
advice or a diagnosis?
What is the term used for the Chief complaint
reason for the patient's visit?
What elements are important in Smoking, alcohol, and drug use
social history taking?
Prior use of topical ocular Past ocular history
pharmaceutical agents is part of a
patient's ________.
, Pertinent family history of a Parents, grandparents, and genetic
patient should include which siblings
relatives?
A patient describing an An allergic reaction
experience of getting hives after
taking sulfa drugs is providing
information about __________.
What is the term for the Hippus
spasmodic, rhythmic dilating, and
contracting pupillary movements
during pupil function testing?
What is the name of the test used Swinging flashlight test
for detecting a relative afferent
pupillary defect?
Which muscle of the iris constricts Sphincter
in bright light?
What is pupil dilation termed? Mydriasis
What is the term used when there Anisocoria
is a difference in pupil size?
What is pupillometry? The measurement of pupillary diameters.
