Exam 24: Disorders of the Eye and Ear

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.

What does the inner ear contain?

Which of the following is an example of conduction deafness?

The lens and cornea are nourished by:

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

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Severe pain develops with narrow-angle glaucoma when the:

In a case of acute otitis media,what would a purulent discharge in the external canal of the ear and some pain relief likely indicate?

Herpes simplex virus is a common cause of:

Trachoma is indicated by the presence of:

Which fluid is constantly secreted and reabsorbed through structures within the eye?

How does otosclerosis cause hearing loss?

The right eye would lose all vision if damage occurred to the:

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

Which of the following indicates corneal trauma or infection?

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

What is the basic pathologic change with macular degeneration?

Which is the early effect of age-related macular degeneration?

Which of the following is caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens?