Question 1

Which of the following is often the first sign of ototoxicity from drugs or chemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sudden total loss of hearing 
B)  Tinnitus 
C)  Severe pain in ear 
D)  Fluid exudate draining from ear 
A)  Sudden total loss of hearing 
B)  Tinnitus 
C)  Severe pain in ear 
D)  Fluid exudate draining from ear

Question 2

The semicircular canals of the inner ear are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  balance and equilibrium. 
B)  hearing in the upper frequency range. 
C)  hearing in the lower frequency range. 
D)  balancing the pressure in the auditory canal. 
A)  balance and equilibrium. 
B)  hearing in the upper frequency range. 
C)  hearing in the lower frequency range. 
D)  balancing the pressure in the auditory canal.

Question 3

Severe pain develops with narrow-angle glaucoma when the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pupils are constricted. 
B)  pupils are dilated. 
C)  lens changes shape. 
D)  excess vitreous humor forms. 
A)  pupils are constricted. 
B)  pupils are dilated. 
C)  lens changes shape. 
D)  excess vitreous humor forms.

Question 4

Which of the statements apply to infection of the eye by Staphylococcus aureus?
1) It involves the conjunctiva.
2) It is highly contagious.
3) It is commonly known as "pinkeye."
4) It usually causes keratitis and permanent visual loss.

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 3 
C) 2, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3 
A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 3 
C) 2, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3

Question 5

Which statement does NOT apply to chronic glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degeneration and obstruction of the trabecular network 
B)  Gradual increase in intraocular pressure 
C)  Abnormally narrow angle between the cornea and iris 
D)  Damage to the retina and optic nerve 
A)  Degeneration and obstruction of the trabecular network 
B)  Gradual increase in intraocular pressure 
C)  Abnormally narrow angle between the cornea and iris 
D)  Damage to the retina and optic nerve

Question 6

Sensory receptors that provide information about body movement, orientation, or muscle stretch are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  visceroceptors. 
B)  exteroceptors. 
C)  mechanoceptors. 
D)  proprioceptors. 
A)  visceroceptors. 
B)  exteroceptors. 
C)  mechanoceptors. 
D)  proprioceptors.

Question 7

Which term refers to near-sightedness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperopia 
B)  Presbyopia 
C)  Myopia 
D)  Diplopia 
A)  Hyperopia 
B)  Presbyopia 
C)  Myopia 
D)  Diplopia

Question 8

Which of the following involves a gradual clouding of the lens of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Cataract 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Keratitis 
A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Cataract 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Keratitis

Question 9

What do the extrinsic muscles of the eye control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Movement of the eyeball 
B)  Movement of the eyelid 
C)  Size of the pupil 
D)  Shape of the lens 
A)  Movement of the eyeball 
B)  Movement of the eyelid 
C)  Size of the pupil 
D)  Shape of the lens

Question 10

Narrow-angle glaucoma develops when the angle is decreased between the:

Accepted Answer

A)  retina and ciliary process. 
B)  lens and ciliary body. 
C)  iris and cornea. 
D)  iris and lens. 
A)  retina and ciliary process. 
B)  lens and ciliary body. 
C)  iris and cornea. 
D)  iris and lens.

Question 11

What must happen for the pupil of the eye to dilate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The circular muscle of the iris must contract. 
B)  Cranial nerve III must be activated. 
C)  Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system is required. 
D)  The optic nerve must be stimulated. 
A)  The circular muscle of the iris must contract. 
B)  Cranial nerve III must be activated. 
C)  Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system is required. 
D)  The optic nerve must be stimulated.

Question 12

Which of the following is a sign of a detached retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  Painless blurring of vision 
B)  Eye pain, halos around lights, and nausea 
C)  Progressive loss of central vision 
D)  No pain, development of a dark area in the visual field 
A)  Painless blurring of vision 
B)  Eye pain, halos around lights, and nausea 
C)  Progressive loss of central vision 
D)  No pain, development of a dark area in the visual field

Which of the following is often the first sign of ototoxicity from drugs or chemicals?

The semicircular canals of the inner ear are responsible for:

Severe pain develops with narrow-angle glaucoma when the:

Which of the statements apply to infection of the eye by Staphylococcus aureus? 1) It involves the conjunctiva. 2) It is highly contagious. 3) It is commonly known as "pinkeye." 4) It usually causes keratitis and permanent visual loss.

Which statement does NOT apply to chronic glaucoma?

Sensory receptors that provide information about body movement, orientation, or muscle stretch are referred to as:

Which term refers to near-sightedness?

Which of the following involves a gradual clouding of the lens of the eye?

What do the extrinsic muscles of the eye control?

Narrow-angle glaucoma develops when the angle is decreased between the:

What must happen for the pupil of the eye to dilate?

Which of the following is a sign of a detached retina?

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Exam 15: Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Which of the following is often the first sign of ototoxicity from drugs or chemicals?

The semicircular canals of the inner ear are responsible for:

Severe pain develops with narrow-angle glaucoma when the:

Which of the statements apply to infection of the eye by Staphylococcus aureus? 1) It involves the conjunctiva. 2) It is highly contagious. 3) It is commonly known as "pinkeye." 4) It usually causes keratitis and permanent visual loss.

Which statement does NOT apply to chronic glaucoma?

Sensory receptors that provide information about body movement, orientation, or muscle stretch are referred to as:

Which term refers to near-sightedness?

Which of the following involves a gradual clouding of the lens of the eye?

What do the extrinsic muscles of the eye control?

Narrow-angle glaucoma develops when the angle is decreased between the:

What must happen for the pupil of the eye to dilate?

Which of the following is a sign of a detached retina?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications Due to Pregnancy

Complications Due to Adolescence

Complications Due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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