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COA Study Guide Name the nine components of the ophthalmic history. - ANS - Chief complaint, present illness, past ocular history, ocular medications, general medical and surgical history, systemic medications, allergies, social history, and family history. Why is it important to specifically ask a patient about the medications they are taking? - ANS - Because certain medications may affect the eyes. What is the proper response to a patient's request from the ophthalmic technician for medical advice or a diagnosis? - ANS - Refer the patient to the ophthalmologist What is the term used for the reason for the patient's visit? - ANS - Chief complaint What elements are important in social history taking? - ANS - Smoking, alcohol, and drug use Prior use of topical ocular pharmaceutical agents is part of a patient's ________. - ANS - Past ocular history Pertinent family history of a patient should include which relatives? - ANS - Parents, grandparents, and genetic siblings A patient describing an experience of getting hives after taking sulfa drugs is providing information about __________. - ANS - An allergic reaction What is the term for the spasmodic, rhythmic dilating, and contracting pupillary movements during pupil function testing? - ANS - Hippus What is the name of the test used for detecting a relative afferent pupillary defect? - ANS - Swinging flashlight test Which muscle of the iris constricts in bright light? - ANS - Sphincter What is pupil dilation termed? - ANS - Mydriasis What is the term used when there is a difference in pupil size? - ANS - Anisocoria What is pupillometry? - ANS - The measurement of pupillary diameters. What is the name of the reflexive reaction that occurs when a light is directed into one pupil and the pupil of the opposite eye simultaneously reacts - ANS - Consensual pupillary reaction Calibration of the applanation tonometer should be checked approximately every _____ months. - ANS - Two (or sooner with regular use) When cleaning the goniolens, what is uses to rinse off the methycellulose? - ANS - Warm running water When replacing a light bulb _____ can diminish its effectiveness and life. - ANS - Oil from fingers Diagnostic lenses that contact the eye can be sterilized using? - ANS - Ethylene Oxide gas How should the removable glass slides inside the American Optical acuity projector be cleaned? - ANS - Wipe with clean, soft lint-free towel or photographic lens paper If dust accumulates on the mirror of the slit lamp, the technician may clean it by using what cleaning methods? - ANS - A lint-free cloth, a lens brush, or a blast of air Who should repair and maintain equipment such as a laser? - ANS - A qualified service technician. Which accessories are used to check the calibration of an ophthalmometer/keratometer? - ANS - Three test balls made of steel also called "Lensco Meter

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