PAL Final exam
Accommodation is the adaptation of the eye from far vision. - ANSWER ==False
Which of the following pupillary light reflex
... [Show More] constricts the pupil of the eye being looked at? - ANSWER ==Direct light reflex
What is the most common form of Conjunctivitis in adults? - ANSWER ==Viral
During an Ophthalmoscopic Examination, how many inches away should you position yourself? - ANSWER ==10 inches
When examining the eye, what type of abnormalities will produce opacity of the lens? - ANSWER ==Cataracts
What is the next step in the Otoscopic Examination? The auditory canal has been inspected with the otoscope penlight: - ANSWER ==Pull the auricle up and back
What test can be used to test air & conduction of sound? - ANSWER ==Weber
Which medications are not commonly associated with ototoxicity? - ANSWER ==Metformin
What contributes to the higher incidence & frequency of Otis Media in children? - ANSWER ==All of the above (short & wide Eustachian tube, upper viral respiratory infection, cleft palate)
What is the normal way to document findings for the Weber test? - ANSWER ==Negative for lateralization
Inhaled nasal cromolyn sodium is an inhaled nasal corticosteroid - ANSWER ==False
Order the following steps for taking a peak flow
1st - ANSWER ==Stand if possible
Order the following steps for taking a peak flow
2nd - ANSWER ==Slide the indicator to the bottom of the scale
Order the following steps for taking a peak flow
3rd - ANSWER ==Take a deep breath (as full as possible)
Order the following steps for taking a peak flow
4th - ANSWER ==Put mouth around the device (tight seal)
Order the following steps for taking a peak flow
5th - ANSWER ==Breathe out (exhale) as fully & forcefully in 1 breath (second)
Order the following steps for taking a peak flow
6th - ANSWER ==Repeat 2 more times (reset the indicator each time)
Order the following steps for taking a peak flow
7th - ANSWER ==Select the BEST or HIGHEST reading (not average)
Match the generic & brand inhalers
Albuterol sulfate - ANSWER ==Ventolin
Match the generic & brand inhalers
Salmeterol - ANSWER ==Serevent
Match the generic & brand inhalers
Tiotropium bromide - ANSWER ==Spiriva
Match the generic & brand inhalers
Budesonide - ANSWER ==Pulmicort
Match the generic & brand inhalers
Ipratropium bromide & albuterol sulfate - ANSWER ==Combivent
When a patient is using an Asthma Action Plan, what are symptoms or actions that should be taken in the "red zone"? - ANSWER ==- Very hard to breathe/walk/talk, meds not help, blue/gray lips/nails, nostrils wide
- Call 9-1-1 or take medical action now
- < 50% of personal best peak flow meter
Which of the following inhalers is NOT available over-the-counter? - ANSWER ==Q-Var(R)
Which of the following techniques would be most helpful for using various nasal formulations? - ANSWER ==Double check if the nasal formulations should be administered lying down, with the head upright, or head tilted forward
Which of the following represents FVC? - ANSWER ==How much air can be fully expired from the lungs (like the amount of air that someone 60 years old would need to blow out 60 candles)
Metered dose inhalers should be shaken before use & generally require being primed - ANSWER ==True [Show Less]