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Ophthalmologist - Answer-A medical doctor is able to prescribe medications, examine and treat eye problems and to perform eye surgery optometrist - Answer-A doctor able to prescribe medications, examine and treat eye problems, perform minor surgical procedures, fit and prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and prescribe visual therapy and low-vision aids optician - Answer-Fits and fills optical prescriptions, working closely with the optometrists and ophthalmologists Paraoptometric - An...

Nylon - Answer-Material that some frames are made out of. Very elastic, especially when placed in water. Carbon Filter - Answer-Materials used to make frames containing threads of Carbon. Frame will be sturdy, slim, and lightweight. Frames will not be bendable at all. Usually only used for frame fronts. Polyamide - Answer-Material used to make frames. nylon based, very sturdy, slender and lightweight. the material is just 72% of the heaviness of cellulose acetate, so it is significantly li...

Sight - Answer-A patients ability. Example: visual acuity Vision - Answer-A patients process. This is learned/developed over time. What is the primary purpose of the visual system? - Answer-Derivation of meaning and direction of action. In general, optometry is more about ________ while ophthalmology is more focused on ____________. - Answer-vision; sight Historical origin of Optometry - Answer-Jewelers --> Spectable Makers --> ODs General area of study for Optometrists? - A...

- Answer- Allergic conjunctivitis: - Answer-Ige mediated disease in response to triggers. Common triggers can be seasonal such as grass, pollens, and mold. Persistent allergic triggers include dust mites and animal dander. Bilateral, itchy red eyes with rope like discharge and clear nasal discharge Bilateral injected conjunctiva, clear discharge Treatment based on identification and limiting exposure to allergen. Medications include cromolyn ophthalmic drops, oral antihistamines, antihist...

what is the function of glucocorticoids? - Answer-reduce inflammation how do you treat pyelonephritis? - Answer-PO Fluoroquinolones (cipro, levo) OR IV Ceftriaxone, Gentamicin what is is the diagnosis test for UTI? - Answer-Clean catch midstream urine collection what are some assessment findings for UTI? - Answer-Dysuria Suprapubic pain Low grade fever how do you treat UTI? - Answer-Nitrofurantoin Trimethoprim Sulfa What is renal Colic ? - Answer-Obstruction of the ureter( S...

What is CAD ? - Answer-coronary artery disease What causes coronary heart disease? - Answer-build up of plaque made by cholesterol in the arteries How do you diagnose CAD ? - Answer-EKG Echo Stress test Chest xray Angiogram What is ischemia? - Answer-lack of blood flow ischemia is also called ? - Answer-Coronary artery disease what are the assessment findings for ischemia ? - Answer-Pain or discomfort in upper body Angina Cold sweat Feeling full , indigestion Nausea Di...

When caring for a client who has a draining abdominal wound that has become infected, what should the nurse implement? 1) Contact Precautions 2) Droplet Precautions 3) Standard Precautions 4) Airborne Precautions - Answer-Contact Precautions A client living with AIDS develops oral hairy leukoplakia an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. How would the student nurse explains the client's leukoplakia 1) It's a systemic infection 2) It's a primary infection 3) It's a nosoco...

Gravida - Answer-total number of pregnancies Parity - Answer-total number of pregnancies over 20 weeks Nullipara - Answer-no pregnancies lasting over 20 weeks Primipara - Answer-one pregnancy lasting at least 20 weeks Multipara - Answer-two or more pregnancies lasting at least 20 weeks GTPAL stands for - Answer-gravida, term, preterm, abortion, and living birth Term - Answer-38 weeks or more Preterm - Answer-20 weeks to 37 weeks (6/7 days) Abortions - Answer-any fetal los...

Acute Gastritis Patho - Answer-inflammation of the stomach; may be caused by use of NSAIDs, excessive etoh, or ingestion of spicy foods. Acute Gastritis Symptoms - Answer-Anorexia N/V mild cases can be vague more serious cases can cause ulcers and bleeding Acute Gastritis Treatment - Answer-Supportive Treatment Chronic Gastritis Patho - Answer-Atrophy of the mucosa of the stomach; commonly associated with chronic peptic ulcers, etoh abuse, and the older adult population Chronic G...

Children-respiratory - Answer--barrel chest for infants is normal -Change from intrauterine to extrauterine breathing; use of abdominal muscles for breathing during infancy & early childhood. -2nd and 3rd hand smoke is leading cause of asthma in children Signs of respiratory or cardiac disorder for Infants - Answer--cyanotic -lethargic -poor suck -weak cry pregnancy-respiratory - Answer--more likely to be out of breath from baby pushing organs around and being unable to expand fully ...