Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 591: Fundoscopy findings for patients with cataracts are _____ & hazy/obscured fundus

Answer: diminished red reflex

Flashcard 592: Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) develops _____

Answer: gradually

Flashcard 593: What is the first-line management for primary open-angle glaucoma with a IOP of ≥ 24 mmHg? _____

Answer: 360° selective laser trabeculoplasty

Flashcard 594: _____ is a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy with open anterior chamber angles.

Answer: Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG)

Flashcard 595: Management for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) following 360° SLT & PGA drops? _____ If POAG is refractory to medical therapy, consider trabeculectomy

Answer: Beta blocker / Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor / Sympathomimetic eye drops

Extra: Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) management flowchart: 1. 1st line: Prostaglandin Analog (PGA) drops or Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT). 2. 2nd line: Add Beta-blockers (Timolol), Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Dorzolamide), or Alpha-2 Agonists (Brimonidine). 3. Refractory: Surgery (Trabeculectomy).

Flashcard 596: If acute angle closure glaucoma is NOT treated it will result in _____

Answer: permanent vision loss in that eye

Flashcard 597: What is the typical presentation for anterior uveitis? _____

Answer: Painful red eye that is sensitive to light

Flashcard 598: Blepharitis symptoms are usually _____-lateral

Answer: bi

Flashcard 599: The most common type of uveitis is _____ uveitis in ~78% of cases

Answer: anterior

Flashcard 600: _____ is an inflammatory condition affecting the uveal tract, which affects the iris, ciliary body, & choroid

Answer: Uveitis