NCLE Prep Exam Part 1 of 4 Questions and Solutions 2024

NCLE Prep Exam Part 1 of 4 Questions and Solutions Which of the following medications may affect successful contact lens wear? A. Antacids B. Antihistamines C. Aspirin D. Laxatives - Answer -B. Antihistimines Which term refers to a sensitivity to light? A. Prebyopia B. Photophobia C. Pannus D. Ptosis - Answer -B. Photophobia The following is an example of what type of astigmatism? K's 42.50 @ 180 / 40.50 @ 90 A. With the Rule Astigmatism B. Lenticular Astigmatism C. Against the Rule Astigmatism D. Irregular Astigmatism - Answer -C. Against the Rule Astigmatism This is present when the K readings are steeper i the horizontal meridian than the vertical meridian The cornea receives nutrients from: 1) Aqueous Humor 2) Tears 3) Limbal Blood Vessels 4) Orbicularis Occuli A. 1, 3 & 4 B. 2 &3 C. 1, 2 & 3D. 3 & 4 - Answer -C. 1, 2 & 3 The normal cornea is devoid of blood vessels. To provide metabolites, the cornea is nourished by diffusion of nutrients and oxygen by the aqueous