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Which one of the following is the least commonly cause of uveitis:
Sarcoidosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Behçet’s disease
Inflammatory bowel disease
b
Rheumatoid arthritis
General Ophthalmology
Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy occurs due to damage in which layer of the cornea:
Epithelium
Endothelium
Bowman’s membrane
Descemet’s membrane
Stroma
b
Endothelium
General Ophthalmology
Which one of the following does not cause sensory deprivation amblyopia:
Accommodative esotropia
Corneal opacity
Untreated traumatic cataract in a 3-year-old girl
nan
nan
a
Accommodative esotropia
General Ophthalmology
What is false about orbital cellulitis:
Orbital cellulitis and periorbital cellulitis patients are both sent home with different
Occurs due to extension of the infection from the ethmoid sinus
Can be complicated by cavernous sinus thrombosis
Is unlikely if eye findings are normal except for eyelid swelling
nan
a
Orbital cellulitis and periorbital cellulitis patients are both sent home with different
General Ophthalmology
What is false about thyroid eye disease:
Axial proptosis
Stopping smoking can decrease the progression of the disease.
Teprotumumab is effective for the treatment of dysthyroid optic neuropathy
Muscular entrapment and optic nerve damage are indications for surgery
nan
b
Stopping smoking can decrease the progression of the disease.
General Ophthalmology
What is the treatment for diabetic macular edema:
Intravitreous anti-VEGF
Focal/grid lases
Panretinal photocoagulation
Pars plana vitrectomy
nan
a
Intravitreous anti-VEGF
General Ophthalmology
Parents brought their 3-year old daughter who is complaining from new esotropia; what is the most important thing to do:
Head CT scan
Slit lamp examination
Red reflex
Cycloplegic refraction
nan
c
Red reflex
General Ophthalmology
What is characteristic for nuclear cataract:
Index hypermetropia
Improved near vision
Glare
blurry vision
nan
b
Improved near vision
General Ophthalmology
All the following are related to increased VEGF, except:
Retinopathy of prematurity
Choroidal vascular membrane
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Diabetic retinopathy
nan
c
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
General Ophthalmology
Which is false regarding aqueous humor circulation?
Produced by ciliary processes
Outflow mainly through uveoscleral pathway
Aqueous flows from posterior to anterior chamber through the pupil
Outflow mainly through trabecular meshwork
nan
b
Outflow mainly through uveoscleral pathway
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is not one of the extraocular muscles?
Superior rectus
Sphincter pupillae
Superior oblique
Inferior oblique
nan
b
Sphincter pupillae
General Ophthalmology
All the following are signs of uveitis, except:
Hypopyon
Anterior chamber cells
Ptosis
Keratic precipitates
nan
c
Ptosis
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is usually associated with unilateral cataract?
Trauma
Diabetic retinopathy
Steroid use
Metabolic diseases
nan
a
Trauma
General Ophthalmology
Which one is not a sign of keratoconus?
Kayser-Fleicher ring
Corneal thinning
Blurred or distorted vision
Increased sensitivity to bright light
nan
a
Kayser-Fleicher ring
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is false regarding chlamydial infections?
Serotypes d-k cause trachoma
Trachoma is the most common cause of infectious blindness
Inclusion conjunctivitis is a type of STD
Treatment involves topical / systemic azithromycin
nan
a
Serotypes d-k cause trachoma
General Ophthalmology
Which layer in the cornea does not regenerate:
Epithelium
Endothelium
Bowman's layer
Stroma
nan
b
Endothelium
General Ophthalmology
Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy occurs due to damage in which layer of the cornea:
Epithelium
Endothelium
Bowman’s membrane
Descemet’s membrane
Stroma
b
Endothelium
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is not an important sign for diagnosing of blow out fracture:
Parasthesia on the cheeks
Diplopia
Subcutaneous emphysema
Enophthalmos
nan
d
Enophthalmos
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is a sign of congenital cataract:
Corneal opacity
Leukocoria
Buphthalmos
Excessive tearing
nan
b
Leukocoria
General Ophthalmology
Which muscle is mostly involved in thyroid oculopathy:
Inferior rectus
Medial rectus
Superior rectus
Lateral rectus
nan
a
Inferior rectus
General Ophthalmology
All the following can be the cause for no improvement in vision after cataract surgery, except:
Diabetic retinopathy
Age related macular degeneration
Optic disc cupping
Corneal scarring
nan
c
Optic disc cupping
General Ophthalmology
Regarding amblyopia, all the following are false, except:
Can be only unilateral
Patch covering not indicated
Occurs due to abnormal visual experience during adulthood
Strabismus amblyopia is the commonest type
nan
d
Strabismus amblyopia is the commonest type
General Ophthalmology
30 year-old man develops proptosis on coughing, what is the most likely diagnosis:
Orbital varices
Orbital pseudotumor
Orbital lymphoma
Carotid-cavernous fistula
nan
a
Orbital varices
General Ophthalmology
Cycloplegic agents can be used in anterior uveitis to:
Prevent anterior synechiae
Prevent posterior synechiae
Relieve ciliary spasm
Last two choices are true
nan
d
Last two choices are true
General Ophthalmology
All the following are causes for madarosis, except:
Topical prostaglandin analogues
Trichotillomania
Radiotherapy
Myxedema
nan
a
Topical prostaglandin analogues
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. Merkel cell carcinoma:
Is most common in the bulbar conjunctiva
Is associated with good prognosis
Is an APUD cell tumour
Is associated with ultraviolet exposure
Produces corneal pigmentation
c
Is an APUD cell tumour
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. The following report is associated with increased mortality in an enucleated eye with retinoblastoma:
Involvement of the optic nerve
Presence of calcification within the tumours
Necrosis within the tumours
Exophytic retinoblastoma
Presence of retinal detachment
a
Involvement of the optic nerve
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. Diabetic microangiopathy include:
Endothelial vascular proliferation
Proliferation of pericytes associated with microaneurysms
Deposition of calcium in the intima
Thickening of the basement membrane
Necrosis of the endothelium
d
Thickening of the basement membrane
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. Melanocytoma:
Contains plump black naevus cells
Metastasises to the brain
Is commoner in temperate than tropical countries
Does not cause optic nerve compression
Is associated with renal tumour
a
Contains plump black naevus cells
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. In choroidaemia:
Pigmentary changes occurs in carriers
Carriers may have abnormal EOG
The mode of inheritance is autosomal dominant
Arginine free diet is beneficial
Central vision is lost early
a
Pigmentary changes occurs in carriers
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. Retinal dialysis:
Is associated with posterior vitreous detachment
Is associated with myopia
Has a mobile posterior flap
Can be treated by cryotherapy, encirclement and a local scleral buckle
Is commonest in the superior temporal quadrant
d
Can be treated by cryotherapy, encirclement and a local scleral buckle
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. In central serous retinopathy:
Abnormalities recorded on the Amsler's chart are uncommon
Often shows focal leakage on fluorescein fundus photography
A macular hole is a common end result
The image perceived by the patient on the affected side in unilateral cases is
A dense central scotoma is the most common presentation
b
Often shows focal leakage on fluorescein fundus photography
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. following conditions are inherited in an autosomal recessive patterns:
Protanopia
Congenital retinoschisis
Sturge-Weber's syndrome
Neurofibromatosis type II
Blue cone achromatopsia
e
Blue cone achromatopsia
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. Coat's disease:
Has equal sex incidence
Caused by peripheral neovascularization
Is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern
Causes rhegmatogenous detachment
Can be treated with laser
e
Can be treated with laser
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select TRUE responses. With regard to laser:
Xanthophll absorb green light
Diode laser penetrate vitreous haemorrhage
Argon blue-green is commonly used for grid laser
YAG laser produces red colour
Ophthalmic laser is classified as type I laser
b
Diode laser penetrate vitreous haemorrhage
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Regarding the eyelids, all the following are true EXCEPT
the meibomian glands and Zeis glands are both sebaceous
the levator muscle and Muller's muscle are both innervated by the oculomotor nerve
the orbicularis muscle is innervated by the facial nerve
the tarsus is posterior to the orbicularis muscle
the gray line corresponds histologically to the muscle of Riolan
b
the levator muscle and Muller's muscle are both innervated by the oculomotor nerve
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following regarding the lacrimal gland are true EXCEPT
it is composed of salivary type glandular tissue
it has palpebral and orbital lobes
it provides the aqueous portion of the tears
it is innervated by third nerve fibers via the ciliary ganglion
it derives its blood supply from the lacrimal artery, a branch of the ophthalmic artery
d
it is innervated by third nerve fibers via the ciliary ganglion
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The true measurements for the spiral of Tillaux are
superior rectus 6.5 mm, medial rectus 6.9 mm, lateral rectus 7.7 mm, inferior oblique 5.5 mm
medial rectus 5.5 mm, lateral rectus 6.9 mm, inferior rectus 6.5 mm, superior rectus 7.7 mm
superior oblique 7.7 mm, medial rectus 5.5 mm, lateral rectus 6.9 mm, inferior oblique 6.5 mm
inferior rectus 6.5 mm, superior rectus 7.7 mm, inferior oblique 5.5 mm, lateral rectus 6.9 mm
superior oblique 7.7 mm, medial rectus 6.5 mm, lateral rectus 5.5 mm, inferior rectus 6.5 mm, superior rectus 7.7 mm
b
medial rectus 5.5 mm, lateral rectus 6.9 mm, inferior rectus 6.5 mm, superior rectus 7.7 mm
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following are true regarding the extraocular muscles EXCEPT
they contain two types of muscle cells, Felderstrucktur and Fibrillenstruktur
each of the extraocular muscles receives two arterial branches except the lateral rectus
The inferior oblique arises from the orbital floor near the rim
the superior rectus lies superior to the superior oblique
the lateral rectus arises from the roof of the orbit
e
the lateral rectus arises from the roof of the orbit
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following statements regarding the lens is true EXCEPT
zonular fibers are composed of collagen filaments that merge with the lens capsule
the lens epithelium resides beneath the anterior and equatorial capsule
the posterior lens capsule is the thinnest
the lens capsule is composed of basement membrane and stains positively with periodic acid-Schiff(PAS)
the posterior Y suture is upright and the anterior Y suture is inverted
e
the posterior Y suture is upright and the anterior Y suture is inverted
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Which of the following terms is INCORRECTLY matched with its definition?
Microphthalmus-a small disorganized eye
Metaplasia-the replacement of one normal adult tissue with another normal adult tissue
Anophthalmos-an eye that is abnormally small, but otherwise anatomically normal
Hyperplasia-increase in number of cells
Aplasia-lack of development of an organ
c
Anophthalmos-an eye that is abnormally small, but otherwise anatomically normal
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Regarding retinal physiology, choose the INCORRECT response.
Rod outer segments shed during the day
The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) maintains the outer blood-retinal barrier
Cone outer segments shed at night
Human rods have one class of visual pigment and cones have three
ll-Cis-retinaldehyde is oriented perpendicular to the plane of the lipid bilayer
e
ll-Cis-retinaldehyde is oriented perpendicular to the plane of the lipid bilayer
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following statements regarding the neurosensory retina is correct EXCEPT
rod photoreceptor cilium has a "9+0" configuration
the Miiller cells are specialized glial cells that extend from the external limiting membrane to the internal limiting membrane
the retinal blood vessels maintain the outer blood- retinal barrier
the outer segment-RPE interface is a potential space
the axons of the ganglion cells form the nerve fiber layer (NFL)
c
the retinal blood vessels maintain the outer blood- retinal barrier
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following are true statements regarding the anterior chamber angle EXCEPT
the peripheral tennination of Descemet's membrane is Schwalbe's line
the trabecular meshwork is composed of three portions: juxtacanalicular, uveal, and corneoscleral
the longitudinal muscle of the ciliary body inserts as the scleral spur
the aqueous humor drains from the eye primarily via the uveal outflow tract
the canal of Schlemm drains the aqueous from the trabecular meshwork into the external collector channels
d
the aqueous humor drains from the eye primarily via the uveal outflow tract
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Regarding lacrimal gland tissue, each of the following is true EXCEPT
the gland of Wolfring is located in the tarsus
the main lacrimal gland receives its blood supply from a branch of the external maxillary artery
the gland of Krause is located in the fornix
the histology of lacrimal tissue resembles that of the salivary gland
lacrimal tissue secretes the aqueous portion of the tears
b
the main lacrimal gland receives its blood supply from a branch of the external maxillary artery
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. From the following, choose the correct statement regarding the eyelids.
The tarsus in the upper lid is 4 mm in height and 35 mm long
The conjunctiva consists of keratinized squamous epithelium
The orbicularis muscle consists of orbital and palpebral portions
The plica semilunaris has vellus hairs protruding from it
The levator muscle forms a complex medially with the superior oblique
c
The orbicularis muscle consists of orbital and palpebral portions
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Choose the INCORRECT sentence completion: The vitreous
is firmly attached at the vitreous base, optic disk margin, and posterior lens capsule
is composed mostly of collagen fibrils
is approximately 4.0 ml in volume
undergoes syneresis, which results in posterior vitreous detachment
can act as a scaffold for proliferative vitreoretinopathy
b
is composed mostly of collagen fibrils
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The Muller cells are correctly characterized by which of the following statements?
They extend from the internal limiting membrane (ILM) to Bruch's membrane
They function to supply the rods and cones with vitamin A
They act as a supporting matrix for the retina
They contribute to the inner blood-retinal barrier
Their fused footplates make up the inner elastic component of Bruch's membrane
c
They act as a supporting matrix for the retina
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements regarding the corneal endothelium are true EXCEPT
the corneal endothelium is responsible for the production of Descemet's membrane
an ATP-NA+,K+-dependent pump maintains the deturgescence of the corneal stroma
there are tight junctions interlocking adjacent endothelial cells
corneal endothelial cells can respond to stress by active mitosis
corneal endothelial cells receive their nutrition from aqueous flow in the anterior chamber
d
corneal endothelial cells can respond to stress by active mitosis
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The retinal Pigment epithelium (RPE)
secretes the outer layer of basement lamina of Bruch's membrane
produces melanin granules in the last trimester of gestation
has cells in the foveal region that are flatter and contain smaller, fewer melanosomes than those in the retinal periphery
has basal surface villi into which the outer segments of the rods and cones are embedded
is responsible for providing nourishment to the outer third to half of the retinal cells
e
is responsible for providing nourishment to the outer third to half of the retinal cells
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements regarding colobomas are true EXCEPT that they
are usually located in the supratemporal quadrant
may be unilateral or bilateral
are termed atypical if located outside the region of the embryonic fissure
produce an absolute scotoma if they involve the retina
result from incomplete closure along the embryonic fissure
a
are usually located in the supratemporal quadrant
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Choose the INCORRECT statement regarding the tear film.
The mucous component is secreted by the goblet cells
The main lacrimal gland has palpebral and orbital lobes
The glands of Wolfring and Krause secrete the aqueous component
The major antibody produced is in the IgD class
The meibomian glands contribute to the sebaceous component
d
The major antibody produced is in the IgD class
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Ocular features associated with Down's syndrome include all the following EXCEPT
Lisch nodules
Brushfield spots
myopia
strabismus
keratoconus
a
Lisch nodules
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following chromosomal abnormalities is correctly matched with one of its ophthalmic manifestations EXCEPT
deletion p I I-aniridia
deletion 13q 14--retinoblastoma
XXY -Brushfield's spots
XO-nystagmus
trisomy 18-congenital glaucoma
c
XXY -Brushfield's spots
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The zonules develop from
secretion from lens epithelium
secretion from the pigmented epithelium of the ciliary body
secretion from the posterior pigmented epithelium of the iris
secretion from the nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body
involution of the hyaloid system
d
secretion from the nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Which tissue is INCORRECTLY matched with its embryonic origin?
Lens-surface ectoderm
Nonpigmented ciliary epithelium-neuroectoderm
Lacrimal gland-surface ectoderm
Cartilage-mesoderm
Extraocular muscle fibers-mesoderm
d
Cartilage-mesoderm
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Select the event INCORRECTLY paired with its gestational time of development.
Development of lens placode-28 days
Fusion of lid folds-third month
Completion of myelination of optic nerve fibers to the level of the lamina cribrosa-ninth month
Start of thinning of the central fovea- third month
Appearance of pigment granules in the RPE-second month
d
Start of thinning of the central fovea- third month
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following is a feature associated with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous EXCEPT
high myopia
unilaterality
microphthalmos
elongated ciliary processes
leukocoria
a
high myopia
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following are causes of pseudopapilledema EXCEPT
Bergmeister's papilla
optic nerve head drusen
hyperopia
diabetic papillopathy
pseudotumor cerebri
e
pseudotumor cerebri
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. From the following, choose the extraocular muscle with the shortest tendon insertion.
Superior oblique
Superior rectus
Inferior oblique
Inferior rectus
Medial rectus
e
Medial rectus
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Beta-adrenergic antagonists are correctly characterized by which of the following statements? .
They are primarily used to detect defects in sympathetic innervation to the iris dilator muscle
They have long-acting cycloplegic effects on the eye
They are commonly used intracamerally during cataract extraction
They reduce intraocular pressure by reducing the production of aqueous humor
They require cleavage of side chains to penetrate the cornea
d
They reduce intraocular pressure by reducing the production of aqueous humor
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. On the normal pupil, 1 % hydroxyamphetamine (Paredrine) exerts it effect by
blocking the degradation of catechol 0-methyltransferase
direct antagonist action on the iris dilator muscle
blocking the catabolism of norepinephrine by monoamine oxidase
blocking re uptake of norepinephrine into the nerve terminal
stimulating norepinephrine release from the nerve terminal
e
stimulating norepinephrine release from the nerve terminal
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following structures pass through the superior orbital fissure EXCEPT
abducens nerve
lacrimal nerve
nasociliary nerve
pterygoid nerve
superior ophthalmic vein
d
pterygoid nerve
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Compared with plasma, which of the following has a higher concentration in aqueous?
Sodium
Magnesium
Calcium
Potassium
Lactate
e
Lactate
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements regarding malignant hyperthermia are true EXCEPT
it is usually inherited as an X-linked disorder
it is characterized by extreme heat production
it is treated with intravenous dantrolene
it is characterized by muscle contracture and massive acidosis
it is triggered by potent inhalation anesthetics
a
it is usually inherited as an X-linked disorder
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. What is the innervation of the yoke muscle of the left medial rectus?
Left oculomotor nerve, inferior division
Left abducens nerve
Right abducens nerve
Right oculomotor nerve, superior division
Right trochlear nerve
c
Right abducens nerve
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The corneal epithelium is characterized by which of the following statements ?
It secretes basement membrane material that contributes to the inner portion of Descemet's membrane
It is a nonkeratinized squamous epithelium that is continuous at the limbus with the conjunctival epithelium
It derives its sensory innervation from branches of the facial nerve
It has less refractive power than the lens
It is derived embryologically from the neuroectoderm
b
It is a nonkeratinized squamous epithelium that is continuous at the limbus with the conjunctival epithelium
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Regarding the corneal stroma, all the following statements are true EXCEPT
it is approximately 500 microns thick
it maintains its clarity by the pumping of the endothelial cells
the ground substance is composed of mucoproteins and glycoproteins
it is composed of collagen lamellae, keratocytes, and ground substance
the collagen fibrils are parallel in the anterior third of the cornea
e
the collagen fibrils are parallel in the anterior third of the cornea
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements regarding the lens are true EXCEPT
the equatorial diameter of the lens is approximately 9 to 10 mm
it is surrounded by a PAS-positive basement membrane
relaxation of the tension on the zonules due to contraction of the ciliary muscle causes the lens to
the lens is weaker in refractive power than the cornea
the lens is innervated by the long posterior ciliary nerves
e
the lens is innervated by the long posterior ciliary nerves
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following ocular tissues is correctly paired with its embryonic origin EXCEPT
retinal pigment epithelium-neuroectoderm
fibers of extraocular muscles-neural crest
ciliary ganglion-neural crest
temporal sclera-mesoderm
lacrimal gland-surface ectoderm
b
fibers of extraocular muscles-neural crest
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Regarding the ocular blood supply, all the following statements are true EXCEPT
the basement membrane of the choriocapillaris corresponds to the innermost layer of Bruch's membrane
retinal capillaries are nonfenestrated
the posterior ciliary artery supplies the choroid
the choriocapillaris has fenestrations
the choriocapillaris is arranged in a lobular pattern
a
the basement membrane of the choriocapillaris corresponds to the innermost layer of Bruch's membrane
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The olfactory nerve (CN I) is accurately described by which statement?
It has myelinated fibers for the sense of smell
It originates from small receptors in the mucous membranes of the nose
Its fibers pass through the sphenoid sinus
It passes beneath the temporal lobe of the brain
It decussates in the cavernous sinus
b
It originates from small receptors in the mucous membranes of the nose
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Choose the structure that is INCORRECTLY paired with the fissure or foramen through which it passes.
Nasolacrimal canal-infraorbital nerve (CN V2)
Superior orbital fissure-abducens nerve (CN VI)
Inferior orbital fissure-inferior ophthalmic vein
Anterior ethmoidal foramen-anterior ethmoidal nerve
Optic foramen--ophthalmic artery0
a
Nasolacrimal canal-infraorbital nerve (CN V2)
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements are true regarding the optic nerve (CN II) EXCEPT
it consists of over 1 million axons originating in the ganglion cell layer of the retina
the intraorbital portion is located within the muscle cone
the intracanalicular portion gets its blood supply from the ophthalmic artery
it is myelinated posterior to the lateral geniculate body
Wilbrand's knee contains fibers corre
d
it is myelinated posterior to the lateral geniculate body
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The right oculomotor nerve (CN Ill) supplies all the following EXCEPT
right medial rectus muscle
right inferior oblique muscle
left superior rectus muscle
right cholinergic innervation of pupillary sphincter
right sympathetic innervation of the ciliary muscle
e
right sympathetic innervation of the ciliary muscle
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Regarding the oculomotor nerve (CN Ill) and its nucleus, all the following statements are true EXCEPT
the Edinger- Westphal nucleus provides parasympathetic fibers to the pupillary sphincter and ciliary muscle
as it exits the midbrain, the oculomotor nerve passes below the posterior cerebral artery and above the superior cerebellar artery
the oculomotor nerve divides into superior and inferior divisions in the subarachnoid space, just adjacent to the posterior communicating artery
the inferior division of the oculomotor nerve carries the fibers for pupillary constriction
the oculomotor nucleus has subnuclei for each extraocular muscle it innervates
c
the oculomotor nerve divides into superior and inferior divisions in the subarachnoid space, just adjacent to the posterior communicating artery
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements regarding the vitreous are true EXCEPT
it is adherent to the pars plicata
it weighs approximately 4 g
it is 99 percent water
its viscosity is due to mucopolysaccharide hyaluronic acid
Cloquet's canal may contain remnants of the hyaloid vascular system
a
it is adherent to the pars plicata
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following statements regarding retinal physiology is true EXCEPT
rod photoreceptor membranes have a lipid bilayer in which rhodopsin is present as an integral protein
11l-cis-retinaldehyde is required for absorption of photons
the chromophore is aligned perpendicular to the plane of the bilayer
vitamin A is stored in the liver and transported to the retinal pigment epithelium via a complex with serum retinol binding protein and prealbumin
bleaching releases all-trans-retinaldehyde from the visual pigment and converts it to all-trans-retinol
c
the chromophore is aligned perpendicular to the plane of the bilayer
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) has all the following functions EXCEPT
selective transport of metabolites to and from the retina
induction of embryologic development of the photoreceptors
isomerization and transport of vitamin A
maintenance of the microenvironment of the outer basement membrane of Bruch
maintenance of the outer blood-retinal barrier
d
maintenance of the microenvironment of the outer basement membrane of Bruch
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements are true regarding the trochlear nerve (CN IV) EXCEPT
it is the only cranial nerve that is completely decussated
it is the only cranial nerve to exit dorsally from the brain
it passes between the posterior cerebral artery and the superior cerebellar artery
it enters the orbit via the inferior fissure
it travels within the orbit outside the annulus of Zinn
d
it enters the orbit via the inferior fissure
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The bones of the orbit are
frontal, zygoma, palatine, maxilla, parietal, sphenoid, and lacrimal
frontal, zygoma, maxilla, ethmoid, temporal, lacrimal, and sphenoid
frontal, zygoma, maxilla, sphenoid, mandible, lacrimal, and ethmoid
frontal, zygoma, palatine, maxilla, ethmoid, sphenoid, and lacrimal
frontal, palatine, maxilla, ethmoid, nasal, sphenoid, and lacrimal
d
frontal, zygoma, palatine, maxilla, ethmoid, sphenoid, and lacrimal
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each condition is correctly matched with its change in the vitreous EXCEPT
diabetes mellitus-increased collagen content
hemorrhage-depolymerization of hyaluronic acid
aphakia-decreased hyaluronic acid
high myopia-decreased collagen and hyaluronic acid
aging--coalescence of collagen fibers
a
diabetes mellitus-increased collagen content
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Choose the true statement regarding the trigeminal nerve (CN V).
The gasserian ganglion resides in Dorello's canal
The ophthalmic division has lacrimal and nasociliary branches
The maxillary division provides sensation for the lower lid, upper lid, roof of the mouth, and soft palate
The mandibular division exits the skull via the foramen rotundum
The trigeminal nerve has sensory function only
c
The maxillary division provides sensation for the lower lid, upper lid, roof of the mouth, and soft palate
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Ocular absorption of medications is improved by each of the following EXCEPT
digitally compressing the nasolacrimal duct
decreasing the lipid solubility of the drug
waiting at least 10 minutes between eye drops
increasing the viscosity of the vehicle
administering the drug as a sub-Tenon's injection
b
decreasing the lipid solubility of the drug
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. True statements regarding the abducens nerve (CN VI) include that it
has the longest intracranial course
passes through Dorello's canal
innervates the inferior oblique muscle
has its nucleus at the level of the inferior colliculus
passes through the inferior orbital fissure
b
passes through Dorello's canal
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The ciliary ganglion is correctly characterized by which of the following statements?
It is located anterior and inferomedial to the annulus of Zinn
It has a short motor root, which synapses and carries sympathetic fibers to the iris sphincter
It gives rise to the nasociliary branch of CN V, which contains sensory fibers from the cornea
It has a parasympathetic root derived from the carotid plexus, which innervates the blood vessels of the eye
It gives rise to two short ciliary nerves, which pierce the sclera, travel anteriorly, and supply the cornea, ciliary body, and iris in a plexus
c
It gives rise to the nasociliary branch of CN V, which contains sensory fibers from the cornea
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Which of the following occurs in cyclopia?
There is a midline single eye formed by fusion during embryologic life
The brain has bilateral symmetric structures
The child has a normal life expectancy
There are associated deformities of the nose and skull
The eye usually has a well-developed midline optic nerve
d
There are associated deformities of the nose and skull
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Cocaine exerts its effect on the normal pupil by
blocking the catabolism of norepinephrine by monoamine oxidase
direct antagonist action on the iris dilator muscle
stimulating norepinephrine release from the nerve terminal
blocking reuptake of norepinephrine into the nerve terminal
blocking the degradation of catechol 0-methyltransferase
d
blocking reuptake of norepinephrine into the nerve terminal
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following developmental events is correctly matched with the time at which it occurs EXCEPT:
cavity of lens vesicle obliterated-28 days
optic vesicle evaginates-25 days
pigment granules develop in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)-second month
hyaloid system starts to regress-fourth month
lid separation begins-fifth month
a
cavity of lens vesicle obliterated-28 days
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements regarding aqueous humor dynamics are true EXCEPT
aqueous is produced by diffusion, ultrafiltration, and active secretion
active secretion depends on an Na+, -K+-ATPase energy consuming pump
diffusion is a passive process
the blood-aqueous barrier keeps the concentration of protein in the aqueous low compared with that in serum
ultrafiltration is dependent on an ATPase-driven pump
e
ultrafiltration is dependent on an ATPase-driven pump
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Select the correct statement regarding the facial nerve (CN VII).
Its only function is the innervation of the muscles of facial expression, hence its name
Its nucleus is at the level of the superior colliculus
It loops over the abducens nerve nucleus at the level of the facial colliculus
Its sensory nucleus supplies the sensation of taste to the posterior one-third of the tongue
It passes through the cavernous sinus just inferior to the abducens nerve
c
It loops over the abducens nerve nucleus at the level of the facial colliculus
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following statements correctly matches an antibiotic with its mechanism of action EXCEPT
tetracyclines inhibit protein synthesis at the 30S ribosomal subunit
fluoroquinolones inhibit DNA gyrase
polyene binds sterols in fungi cell membranes, resulting in membrane damage
trifluridine competes as a thymidine analogue to be incorporated into viral DNA
cephalosporins inhibit protein synthesis at the 50S ribosomal subunit
e
cephalosporins inhibit protein synthesis at the 50S ribosomal subunit
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. The Pulfrich phenomenon refers to
an acquired color deficit in toxic retinopathy
an acquired stereo-illusion in optic neuropathy
palinopsia due to temporal-parietal-occipital junction lesions
metamorphopsia caused by multiple evanescent white dot syndrome
visual hallucinations due to retinal photoreceptor deformation
b
an acquired stereo-illusion in optic neuropathy
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements regarding anesthetics are true EXCEPT
local anesthetics block unmyelinated fibers faster than myelinated fibers
amide anesthetics have a shorter duration of action than ester anesthetics
topical anesthetics interfere with epithelial repair capabilities
toxicity of local anesthetics is usually dose-related and includes cardiovascular depression
topical anesthetics with higher lipid solubility work faster than those with lower lipid solubility
b
amide anesthetics have a shorter duration of action than ester anesthetics
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. All the following statements regarding eicosanoids and their activity are correct EXCEPT
thromboxane A2 is a potent vasoconstrictor produced mainly by platelets
prostaglandins are synthesized from
high levels of prostaglandin E cause
indomethacin and aspirin block the synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid
leukotrienes are formed from arachidonic acid via the lipoxygenase pathway
c
high levels of prostaglandin E cause
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following statements regarding the crystalline lens is true EXCEPT
β crystallin comprises approximately 55 percent of the water-soluble protein found in the lens
the osmotic gradient in the lens is maintained by an energy dependent ATPase pump in the epithelium
the water-insoluble proteins are α, β, y, and HM crystallins
the water-soluble protein is main intrinsic polypeptide
most of the glucose in the lens is generated by the hexose monophosphate shunt (pentose phosphate pathway)
e
most of the glucose in the lens is generated by the hexose monophosphate shunt (pentose phosphate pathway)
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are accurately described by which of the following?
They suppress aqueous production by directly preventing potassium (K+) influx into the pigmented ciliary epithelium
They produce metabolic alkalosis due to the renal receptors and compensatory respiratory acidosis
They may produce dangerously low potassium (K+) levels, especially if used concurrently with thiazide diuretics
They can be effectively given once daily because of their long metabolic half-life
They commonly produce blood dyscrasias as a side effect, necessitating monthly blood counts
c
They may produce dangerously low potassium (K+) levels, especially if used concurrently with thiazide diuretics
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following medications is correctly paired with its mechanism of action EXCEPT
apraclonidine-direct -acting alpha-antagonist
scopolamine-antimuscarinic
edrophonium-indirect-acting nicotinic agonist
phenylephrine-direct-acting alpha-adrenergic agonist
levobunolol-beta-adrenergic antagonist
a
apraclonidine-direct -acting alpha-antagonist
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. True statements regarding osmotic agents include all the following EXCEPT
sodium ascorbate crosses the blood-brain barrier
urea is administered intravenously, but is used rarely because its extravasation causes tissue necrosis
isosorbide is preferred over glycerol for treatment in diabetics because its sugar is not metabolized
mannitol may be given by mouth, which decreases its potential cardiovascular effects
oral ethanol is infrequently used because it suppresses antidiuretic hormone and makes patients intoxicated
d
mannitol may be given by mouth, which decreases its potential cardiovascular effects
General Ophthalmology
Each question below contains suggested responses. Select the one best response. Each of the following terms is correctly matched with its definition EXCEPT
congenital condition-a characteristic present at birth
heterogeneity-the occurrence of one phenotype due to different genetic entities
phenocopy-the occurrence of multiple genes resulting in a clinical syndrome
genocopy-the genetic make-up of an organism
phenotype-the net result of genotype and the environment, producing all of an organisms observable characteristics
c
phenocopy-the occurrence of multiple genes resulting in a clinical syndrome
General Ophthalmology