NUR 257 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
This is the build up of fluid in a region of the retina called the
macula and it's the most common cause of visual loss that's related
to diabetes and it's the leading cause of legal blindness
Diabetic macular edema
Treatments include medications (cortisone-type drugs), laser
therapy, and anti-VEGF therapy (Lucentis)
Diabetic macular edema
Incidence of diabetic macular edema is higher in African Americans
and Hispanics
TRUE
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in
Americans who are 40 years of age and older
FALSE
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in
Americans who are 60 years of age and older
TRUE
This causes progressive loss of central vision, leaving only
peripheral vision intact
Macular degeneration
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, NUR 257 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The more common type of AMD, accounting for about 85-90% of
cases. It occurs when the macula thins over time as part of the aging
process, leading to gradual vision loss.
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Dry AMD)
Rapid and Severe Vision Loss: Vision changes occur quickly. People
may experience a sudden onset of blurry vision, dark spots in their
central vision, or distortion, like straight lines appearing wavy.
wet AMD
Gradual Vision Loss: Central vision becomes blurry or distorted,
and straight lines may appear wavy. Over time, there may be
difficulty in reading or recognizing faces.
dry AMD
Small yellow deposits form under the retina, which are often an
early sign of this. These deposits can grow larger over time,
contributing to macular damage.
dry AMD
Occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow under the retina and
macula, these new blood vessels often leak blood and fluid, which
raise the macula from its normal place at the back of the eye
wet AMD
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, NUR 257 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Dry AMD make up 85-90% of AMD cases
TRUE
Wet AMD make up 10-15% of AMD cases
TRUE
Dry AMD make up 10-15% of AMD cases
FALSE
Wet AMD make up 85-90% of AMD cases
FALSE
Dry AMD treatments, there is no cure; lifestyle changes and
vitamins (AREDS)
TRUE
Wet AMD treatments consist of Anti-VEGF injections, laser, or
photodynamic therapy
TRUE
A serious eye condition where the retina, a thin layer of tissue at the
back of the eye, pulls away from its normal position
Detached retina
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, NUR 257 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Symptoms of this include:
Sudden appearance of floaters: Small specks or strings that float in
your field of vision. Flashes of light: Seeing flashes, especially in the
peripheral vision. A shadow or curtain over the field of vision: This
may start in one part of the vision and expand as the detachment
progresses. Blurred or reduced vision: Part of the vision may
become blurry or distorted. Loss of peripheral vision: Gradual or
sudden loss of side vision.
Detached Retina
Detached retina presents as a curtain coming down and then a
gradual increase in floaters or light flashes. The detachments are
treated with surgery and the little holes or tears are treated with
laser surgery
TRUE
Macular degeneration presents as a curtain coming down and then a
gradual increase in floaters or light flashes. The detachments are
treated with surgery and the little holes or tears are treated with
laser surgery
FALSE
Inflammation of the eyelids can block the oil glands that help keep
tears from evaporating too quickly.
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
This is the build up of fluid in a region of the retina called the
macula and it's the most common cause of visual loss that's related
to diabetes and it's the leading cause of legal blindness
Diabetic macular edema
Treatments include medications (cortisone-type drugs), laser
therapy, and anti-VEGF therapy (Lucentis)
Diabetic macular edema
Incidence of diabetic macular edema is higher in African Americans
and Hispanics
TRUE
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in
Americans who are 40 years of age and older
FALSE
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in
Americans who are 60 years of age and older
TRUE
This causes progressive loss of central vision, leaving only
peripheral vision intact
Macular degeneration
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PAGE
1
, NUR 257 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The more common type of AMD, accounting for about 85-90% of
cases. It occurs when the macula thins over time as part of the aging
process, leading to gradual vision loss.
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Dry AMD)
Rapid and Severe Vision Loss: Vision changes occur quickly. People
may experience a sudden onset of blurry vision, dark spots in their
central vision, or distortion, like straight lines appearing wavy.
wet AMD
Gradual Vision Loss: Central vision becomes blurry or distorted,
and straight lines may appear wavy. Over time, there may be
difficulty in reading or recognizing faces.
dry AMD
Small yellow deposits form under the retina, which are often an
early sign of this. These deposits can grow larger over time,
contributing to macular damage.
dry AMD
Occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow under the retina and
macula, these new blood vessels often leak blood and fluid, which
raise the macula from its normal place at the back of the eye
wet AMD
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PAGE
2
, NUR 257 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Dry AMD make up 85-90% of AMD cases
TRUE
Wet AMD make up 10-15% of AMD cases
TRUE
Dry AMD make up 10-15% of AMD cases
FALSE
Wet AMD make up 85-90% of AMD cases
FALSE
Dry AMD treatments, there is no cure; lifestyle changes and
vitamins (AREDS)
TRUE
Wet AMD treatments consist of Anti-VEGF injections, laser, or
photodynamic therapy
TRUE
A serious eye condition where the retina, a thin layer of tissue at the
back of the eye, pulls away from its normal position
Detached retina
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PAGE
3
, NUR 257 EXAM 4 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Symptoms of this include:
Sudden appearance of floaters: Small specks or strings that float in
your field of vision. Flashes of light: Seeing flashes, especially in the
peripheral vision. A shadow or curtain over the field of vision: This
may start in one part of the vision and expand as the detachment
progresses. Blurred or reduced vision: Part of the vision may
become blurry or distorted. Loss of peripheral vision: Gradual or
sudden loss of side vision.
Detached Retina
Detached retina presents as a curtain coming down and then a
gradual increase in floaters or light flashes. The detachments are
treated with surgery and the little holes or tears are treated with
laser surgery
TRUE
Macular degeneration presents as a curtain coming down and then a
gradual increase in floaters or light flashes. The detachments are
treated with surgery and the little holes or tears are treated with
laser surgery
FALSE
Inflammation of the eyelids can block the oil glands that help keep
tears from evaporating too quickly.
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PAGE
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