NP1 EXAM 6 2024/2025 |
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND COMPREHENSIVE
RATIONALES |GRADED A+
, What is the patho of dry AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The slow breakdown of the
outer layer of the retina (macula) with the appearance of drusen (clusters of
debris/waste materials) that causes a gradual blurring of vision
What is the patho of wet AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The proliferation of abnormal
blood vessels growing under the retina (macula); vessels leak fluid & blood that elevate
the retina
Which comes first, Wet or Dry AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dry AMD
What are the manifestations of AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-—gradual blurring of
vision
—diminished central vision
—impaired night vision
—distorted vision
Which AMD progresses more rapidly? (Wet or Dry) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wet AMD
progresses more rapidly and causes sudden blurred vision or blind spots in the center
of the visual field
What is used to diagnose AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fluorescein angiography
Name dietary modifications to treat AMD and their food sources. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-—increase intake of antioxidants (lutein and zeaxanthin), zinc, and omega 3
fatty acids
—Foods high in antioxidants: carrots and spinach
—Foods high in zinc: red meats and dairy
—Foods high in omega 3: fish
How is AMD treated? - CORRECT ANSWERS-—smoking cessation
—managing chronic health conditions
—regular eye exams
—amsler grid
—vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors
—laser therapy to stop leaking vessels
What is the patho for cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An opacity or cloudiness of
the lens d/t proteins/fibers of the eye breaking down & clumping together creating a
cloudy area. Can be in one eye or both eyes.
What are the manifestations of cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-—painless
—blurry/hazy vision
—decreased color perception
—sensitivity to glare
—reduced night vision
—double vision (diplopia)
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND COMPREHENSIVE
RATIONALES |GRADED A+
, What is the patho of dry AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The slow breakdown of the
outer layer of the retina (macula) with the appearance of drusen (clusters of
debris/waste materials) that causes a gradual blurring of vision
What is the patho of wet AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The proliferation of abnormal
blood vessels growing under the retina (macula); vessels leak fluid & blood that elevate
the retina
Which comes first, Wet or Dry AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dry AMD
What are the manifestations of AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-—gradual blurring of
vision
—diminished central vision
—impaired night vision
—distorted vision
Which AMD progresses more rapidly? (Wet or Dry) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wet AMD
progresses more rapidly and causes sudden blurred vision or blind spots in the center
of the visual field
What is used to diagnose AMD? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fluorescein angiography
Name dietary modifications to treat AMD and their food sources. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-—increase intake of antioxidants (lutein and zeaxanthin), zinc, and omega 3
fatty acids
—Foods high in antioxidants: carrots and spinach
—Foods high in zinc: red meats and dairy
—Foods high in omega 3: fish
How is AMD treated? - CORRECT ANSWERS-—smoking cessation
—managing chronic health conditions
—regular eye exams
—amsler grid
—vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors
—laser therapy to stop leaking vessels
What is the patho for cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An opacity or cloudiness of
the lens d/t proteins/fibers of the eye breaking down & clumping together creating a
cloudy area. Can be in one eye or both eyes.
What are the manifestations of cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-—painless
—blurry/hazy vision
—decreased color perception
—sensitivity to glare
—reduced night vision
—double vision (diplopia)
