COA Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

QUESTION #1 Which of the following conditions is NOT hereditary? A. Migraines B. Diabetes C. Nystagmus D. Conjunctivitis - D. Conjunctivitis QUESTION #2 Which part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an orderly sequence? - A. History QUESTION #3 What is an important question to ask a patient that complains of a "red eye"? - A. Do you have blurred vision? QUESTION #4 The term used to rear to symptoms due to uncorrected refractive error is .....

Vitreous - Jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye. Eye Floaters - Tiny clumps of cells or other material inside the vitreous. These look like small specks, strings or clouds moving in your field of vision. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - Leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in people over 60. It occurs when the small central portion of the retina, called the macula, deteriorates. People will lose their central vision but can still see out of their perip...

Name the nine components of the ophthalmic history. - Chief 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? - Because 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? ...