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23 Cards in this Set
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The sensory innermost layer of the eye composed of rods and cones is called: [1]
A. Iris B. Cornea C. Sclera D. Retina E. Choroid |
D. Retina
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Which of the following disorders has no defined underlying pathologic condition? [2]
A. Glaucoma B. Myopia C. Cataract D. Trachoma E. Conjunctivitis |
B. Myopia
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Allergic conjunctivitis is typically mediated by: [3]
A. T lymphocytes B. IgA C. IgE D. IgG E. IgM |
C. IgE
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Senile macular degeneration of elderly persons, a common cause of blindness, is: [4]
A. Immune mediated B. Caused by diabetes C. Of unknown pathogenesis D. Found only in myopic persons E. Caused by high blood pressure |
C. Of unknown pathogenesis
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Which part of the eye is usually affected by chemical injury with exogenous caustic substances? [5]
A. Cornea B. Iris C. Posterior chamber D. Optic nerve E. Retina |
A. Cornea
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The most important cause of ulcerative keratitis is: [6]
A. CMV B. Herpesvirus C. Mumps virus D. Influenza virus E. Human papilloma virus |
B. Herpesvirus
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Hard exudates, macular stars, and papilledema caused by arterial hypertension are best diagnosed by: [7]
A. Measuring the intraocular pressure B. Ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus C. Measuring of the pupillary reflexes D. Measuring the vision with vision charts E. Biopsy of the cornea |
B. Ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus
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Which of the following is found in all patients with glaucoma? [8]
A. Myopia B. Mydriasis C. Hypermetropia D. Opacities of the lens E. Increased intraocular pressure |
E. Increased intraocular pressure
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The most important complication of untreated glaucoma is: [9]
A. Conjunctivitis B. Keratitis C. Iridocyclitis D. Retinitis E. Loss of eyesight |
E. Loss of eyesight
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The most common cause of cataracts in the United States is: [10]
A. Old age B. Trauma C. Endophthalmitis D. Trachoma E. Radiation |
A. Old age
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Which of the following diseases is the most important cause of cataracts? [11]
A. Amyloidosis B. Anthracosis C. Diabetes mellitus D. Gout E. Hyperthyroidism |
C. Diabetes mellitus
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A primary malignant tumor of the eye in a 3-month old child is most likely a: [12]
A. Melanoma B. Basal cell carcinoma C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Retinoblastoma E. Glioblastoma |
D. Retinoblastoma
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Which is the most common primary malignant intraocular tumor of adults? [13]
A. Meningioma B. Retinoblastoma C. Melanoma D. Angiosarcoma E. Lymphoma |
C. Melanoma
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Tympanic cavity is part of the: [14]
A. Auricle B. External ear C. Auditory meatus D. Middle ear E. Internal ear |
D. Middle ear
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Earwax is secreted by: [15]
A. Lacrimal glands B. Ceruminous glands C. Auditory ossicles D. Cochlea E. Eustachian tube |
B. Ceruminous glands
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Malleus, incus, and stapes are located in the: [16]
A. Auricle B. Auditory canal C. Middle ear D. Inner ear E. Externally to the eardrum |
C. Middle ear
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Otosclerosis involves all the following except: [17]
A. Malleus B. Incus C. Stapes D. Oval window E. Acoustic nerve |
E. Acoustic nerve
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The most typical feature of Meniere's disease is: [18]
A. Deafness B. Vertigo C. Strabismus D. Otosclerosis E. Acoustic hallucinations |
B. Vertigo
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Conductive hearing loss may be caused by: [19]
A. Impacted cerumen B. Streptomycin C. Antimalarial drugs D. Tumor of the acoustic nerve E. Brain injury |
A. Impacted cerumen
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Sensory hearing loss may be a consequence of: [20]
A. Pedoration of tympanic membrane B. Infection of the external auditory canal C. Cholesteatoma D. Noise trauma E. Laceration of the auricle |
D. Noise trauma
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Neural hearing loss is a feature of: [21]
A. Otosclerosis B. Cholesteatoma C. Otitis media D. Multiple sclerosis E. Presbycusis |
D. Multiple sclerosis
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Which of the following tumors may cause vertigo? [22]
A. Squamous cell carcinoma of the auricle B. Basal cell carcinoma of the external ear C. Schwannoma of the VIII nerve D. Neurilemoma of the VII nerve E. Pituitary adenoma |
C. Schwannoma of the VIII nerve
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Sensory hearing loss of unknown etiology that affects elderly persons is called: [23]
A. Glaucoma B. Otosclerosis C. Presbycusis D. Meniere's disease E. Vertigo |
C. Presbycusis
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