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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Final Exam with Verified Answers How are systemic medications administered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Orally, injection (subcutaneously or intramuscularly) or intravenously How should drops be properly instilled into a patient's eye? - CORRECT ANSWER-Into the lower cul de sac (lower fornix) What does the term idiosyncrasy refer to with ophthalmic drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER-A bizarre, peculiar reaction to a drug that is not commonly seen, such as tremors, exci...

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COA Exam Study (JCAHPO) Latest Update with Certified Solutions A-scan An ultrasound technique to determine the axial length of the eye to calculate the intraocular lens power required. Abbe number An indication of optical quality. Number is inversely proportional to the chromic dispersion of a specific lens material Abcess Localized area of inflammation Abduct to turn away from the midline Abductor A muscle that rotates the eye away from the midline (e.g. lateral rectus) Abe...

COA Questions and Answers Already Passed A daughter who usually accompanies her mother to all exams is unable to attend a follow-up glaucoma visit calls and asks the ophthalmic medical assistant for an update on her mother's condition. What should the ophthalmic medical assistant do? Share information only if a current, signed permission to communicate is available in the medical record. A papoose board is useful in what situation? immobilizing an infant during an ophthalmic evalua...

COA Study Exam 4 Questions and Answers Already Passed Binocular double vision is always caused by A. a cataract. B. a weak or paralyzed extraocular muscle. C. aniseikonia. D. nystagmus. B. a weak or paralyzed extraocular muscle. An improperly measured interpupillary distance (PD) may result in A. a positive angle kappa B. an artificial exophthalmos. C. induce prism in the spectacle lens. D. secondary anisometropia. C. induce prism in the spectacle lens Consensual light refl...

COA Exam ch. 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+ What do you call an ophthalmologist who concentrates on one area of the eye? a subspecialist What does an orthoptist do? evaluates double vision What does the abbreviation JCAHPO stand for? Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology What is the level directly above certified ophthalmic medical assistant on JCAHPO's certification ladder? certified ophthalmic technician What responsibility routinely falls to the...

COA Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass --- doesn't appear on an MRI bone ---- is any irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva conjunctivitis ---- photography is used to photograph the anterior segment of the eye slit lamp "Diagnostic" or "standardized" _____ are performed for quantitative evaluations of a tissue's structure, reflectivity and sound absorption. A-scans a defect in the patients superior temporal retina will affect the patients---- field of vison inf...

COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) Questions and Answers Already Passed A brightness acuity tester (BAT) determines the effect of A. glare on visual acuity B. illumination on visual acuity C. contrast on visual acuity D. color on visual acuity A. glare on visual acuity A brightness acuity tester would be utilized to determine the effect of glare on visual acuity A common endocrine problem associated with eye disorders is A. diabetes B. high blood pressure C. retinopathy of...

COA Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed A "with" reflex associated with what refractive error? Hyperopia A bitemporal defect always suggest a defect in the Chiasm A cycloplegic ideal for office use d/t rapid onset and short duration Cyclopentolate A dendritic ulcer of the cornea is usually caused by what virus? Herpes simplex virus A disadvantage of chemical-based contact lens care system Irritation A headache that is preceded by flashing lights for 15 minutes is inv...

COA Exam (Pharmacology) Questions and Answers Already Passed A disadvantage of eye drops is that: They do not have prolonged contact with the eye. A new patient may be put on a glaucoma therapy drop. What is an important medical history question to ask concerning this? If the patient has a history of asthma. Timolol is a beta blocker, pts with reactive airway disease can die from an allergy attack if given topical beta blocker for glaucoma A topical ophthalmic drug preparation is ...

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Final Exam Questions With Revised Correct Answers < UPDATED & ALREADY PASSED > How are systemic medications administered? - ANSWER : Orally, injection (subcutaneously or intramuscularly) or intravenously How should drops be properly instilled into a patient's eye? - ANSWER : Into the lower cul de sac (lower fornix) What does the term idiosyncrasy refer to with ophthalmic drugs? - ANSWER : A bizarre, peculiar reaction to a drug tha...