COA STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

COA STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Name the nine components of the ophthalmic history. - answerChief complaint, present illness, past ocular history, ocular medications, general medical and surgical history, systemic medications, allergies, social history, and family history. Why is it important to specifically ask a patient about the medications they are taking? - answerBecause certain medications may affect the eyes. What is the proper response to a patient's request from the ophthalmic technician for medical advice or a diagnosis? - answerRefer the patient to the ophthalmologist What is the term used for the reason for the patient's visit? - answerChief complaint What elements are important in social history taking? - answerSmoking, alcohol, and drug use Prior use of topical ocular pharmaceutical agents is part of a patient's ________. - answerPast ocular history Pertinent family history of a patient should include which relatives? - answerParents, grandparents, and genetic siblings A patient describing an experience of getting hives after taking sulfa drugs is providing information about __________. - answerAn allergic reaction What is the term for the spasmodic, rhythmic dilating, and contracting pupillary movements during pupil function testing? - answerHippus What is the name of the test used for detecting a relative afferent pupillary defect? - answerSwinging flashlight test Which muscle of the iris constricts in bright light? - answerSphincter What is pupil dilation termed? - answerMydriasis What is the term used when there is a difference in pupil size? - answerAnisocoria What is pupillometry? - answerThe measurement of pupillary diameters. What is the name of the reflexive reaction that occurs when a light is directed into one pupil and the pupil of the opposite eye simultaneously reacts - answerConsensual pupillary reaction Calibration of the applanation tonometer should be checked approximately every _____ months. - answerTwo (or sooner with regular use) When cleaning the goniolens, what is uses to rinse off the methycellulose? - answerWarm running water When replacing a light bulb _____ can diminish its effectiveness and life. - answerOil from fingers Diagnostic lenses that contact the eye can be sterilized using? - answerEthylene Oxide gas How should the removable glass slides inside the American Optical acuity projector be cleaned? - answerWipe with clean, soft lint-free towel or photographic lens paper If dust accumulates on the mirror of the slit lamp, the technician may clean it by using what cleaning methods? - answerA lint-free cloth, a lens brush, or a blast of air Who should repair and maintain equipment such as a laser? - answerA qualified service technician. Which accessories are used to check the calibration of an ophthalmometer/keratometer? - answerThree test balls made of steel also