Description : Extraocular muscle function testing?
Last Answer : DefinitionExtraocular muscle function testing is an examination of the function of the eye muscles. A doctor observes the movement of the eyes in six specific directions.Alternative NamesEOM; Extraocular ... is performedThis test is performed to evaluate any weakness or other problem in the e
Description : The felderstrukter fibres of the extraocular musclea. form the bulk of the orbital part of the muscle b. have poorly developed sarcoplasmic reticulum c. are singly innervated d. are more richly supplied by blood than the fibrillenstrukter fibres
Last Answer : have poorly developed sarcoplasmic reticulum
Description : The following are true: a. depth of perception only occurs in patients with normal visual acuities in both eye b. Hering's law states that increased innervation to an extraocular muscle is ... simultaneous areas of the retina d. objects outside of the Panum's area are perceived as doubl
Last Answer : objects outside of the Panum's area are perceived as doubl
Description : The only extraocular muscle which does not arise from the apex of the orbit is: a. Superior rectus b. Superior oblique c. Inferior oblique d. Inferior rectus
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : All the following are extraocular muscle of eye except: a. Superior rectus b. Ciliary muscle c. Inferior oblique d. Superior oblique
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : The effects of topically applied anticholinesterase on the eye include: a. conjunctival hyperaemia b. raised intraocular pressure c. ciliary muscle contraction d. sphincter pupillae muscle relaxation e. retraction of the upper lids
Last Answer : ciliary muscle contraction
Description : Pilocarpine reduces intraocular tension in open angle glaucoma by: A. Contracting sphincter pupillae B. Increasing tone of ciliary muscle C. Reducing aqueous formation D. Enhancing uveo-scleral outflow
Last Answer : B. Increasing tone of ciliary muscle
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the pulmonary response to shock? a. The acute pulmonary vascular response to shock differs markedly from that of systemic vasculature b. The ... elements e. A decrease in lung compliance may result from the loss of type I pneumocytes
Last Answer : Answer: c, d, e Contributing pathophysiologic processes to the pulmonary manifestations of shock include the pulmonary component of the cardiovascular response, disruption of the normal ... injury from mediators of inflammation elaborated elsewhere, and from activated cellular blood elements
Description : Delayed allergy reaction (type IV allergic reaction) is: a) An An allergic or immune response that begins within a period lasting from a few minutes to about an hour after exposure to ... of antigen-antibody complexes that cause tissue damage e) An allergic disorder which is transferred genetically.
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Immediate allergy reaction (type I allergic reaction) is: a) An allergic or immune response that begins within a period lasting from a few minutes to about an hour after exposure to an ... cause tissue damage e) It occurs during blood transfusion reactions and in hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : When heart enzymes are elevated is that permanent damage to the heart muscle?
Last Answer : I think I came across an article which indicated minor damage can be repaired if you give your heart a break and don’t stress it too much. The key was in resting it a bit, which is easy for an arm or a leg, but trickier with the heart.
Description : For muscle soreness and stiffness, how effective is chiropractic massage?
Last Answer : Chiropractic massages will help with sore muscles. They are very theraputic. You can also go to a certifed massage therapost for a regualar massage as well.
Description : A 60-year-old woman has glaucoma following cataract surgery. Which of the following can be used to reduce intraocular pressure? (a) Leukotriene LTD4 or its analogs (b) Prostaglandin E2 or its analogs ( ... analogs (d) Slow-reacting substance of anaplylaxis (SRS-A) (e) Thromboxane A2 or its analogs
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Succinylcholine can produce all except A) Induce malignant hyperthermia in susceptible patients B) Prolonged paralysis occurs in case of butyrylcholinesterase abnormalities (as succinylcholine is not metabolized) C) Tachycardia, particularly in children D) Increase intraocular pressure
Description : In pregnancy: a. the lysozyme in the tear film is increased b. the intraocular pressure is lower than pre-pregnancy state c. accommodation is decreased d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : Valsalva manoeuvre causes: a. increased peripheral resistance b. raised in intraocular pressure c. drop in blood pressure
Last Answer : increased peripheral resistance
Description : The intraocular pressure: a. shows a higher diurnal variation in glaucoma patients b. is highest in the morning c. gives a falsely higher reading in patients with thick cornea d. all
Last Answer : all
Description : The intraocular pressure can fluctuate: a. seasonally b. diurnally c. with eye movements d. all above
Description : Which of the following terms refers to the decrease in lens flexibility that occurs with age, resulting in the near point of focus getting farther away? a) Presbyopia Presbyopia usually begins in ... lens of the eye. d) Glaucoma Glaucoma is a disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure.
Last Answer : a) Presbyopia Presbyopia usually begins in the fifth decade of life, when reading glasses are required to magnify objects.
Description : Choose the correct statement about osmotic diuretics: A. They are large molecular weight substances which form colloidal solution B. Their primary site of action is collecting ducts in the ... C. They increase water excretion without increasing salt excretion D. They can lower intraocular pressure
Last Answer : D. They can lower intraocular pressure
Description : The following is an α2 adrenergic agonist used as eyedrops to lower intraocular pressure: A. Brinzolamide B. Bambuterol C. Brimonidine D. Latanoprost
Last Answer : C. Brimonidine
Description : The following is an α 2 adrenergic agonist used as eyedrops to lower intraocular pressure: A. Brinzolamide B. Bambuterol C. Brimonidine D. Latanoprost
Description : Littoral forests occur (a) on hills (b) along the sea coasts and tidal creeks (c) where the rainfall is heavy (d) at elevated places
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : An increase in intra-ocular pressure occurs with: a. normal blinking b. coughing c. hypercarbia d. all above
Description : A male patient 30 years old with visual acuity of 6/6 in both eyes. Twelve hours ago he presented with drop of vision of the left eye. On examination, visual acuity was 6/6 in the ... : a. Raised intra cranial pressure b. Raised ocular tension c. Central retinal artery occlusion d. Optic neuritis
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : A man standing close to the platform at a railway station experiences a pulling force towards a fast moving train because of (1) gravitational force between train and man. (2) illusion of the man (3) the centripetal force (4) pressure difference due to fast moving air in between
Last Answer : (4) pressure difference due to fast moving air in between Explanation: When a fast-moving train passes a man standing on the platform at rest, the air between train and person also moves with ... higher pressure, and being behind the man standing close will tend to push him toward the train.
Description : Lungs do not collapse between breaths and some air always remains in the lungs which can never be expelled because (a) there is a negative pressure in the lungs (b) there is a negative ... there is a positive intrapleural pressure (d) pressure in the lungs is higher than the atmospheric pressure.
Last Answer : (b) there is a negative intrapleural pressure pulling at the lung walls
Description : Transpiration and root pressure cause water to rise in plants by (a) pushing it upward (b) pushing and pulling it, respectively (c) pulling it upward (d) pulling and pushing it, respectively.
Last Answer : (d) pulling and pushing it, respectively.
Description : Oncotic pressure refers to a) the osmotic pressure exerted by proteins. Oncotic pressure is a pulling pressure exerted by proteins, such as albumin. b) the number of dissolved particles contained in a ... . Osmotic pressure is the amount of pressure needed to stop the flow of water by osmosis.
Last Answer : a) the osmotic pressure exerted by proteins. Oncotic pressure is a pulling pressure exerted by proteins, such as albumin.
Description : A man standing close to the platform at a railway station experiences a pulling force towards a fast moving train because of __________ . (1) gravitational force between train and man (2) illusion of the man (3) the centripetal force (4) pressure difference due to fast moving air in between
Last Answer : pressure difference due to fast moving air in between
Description : In response to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which of the following do not occur ?
Last Answer : In response to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which of the following do not occur ? ... C. Secretion of vassopressin D. Secretion of ANF
Description : Which of the following terms refers to the absence of the natural lens? a) Aphakia When a cataract is extracted, and an intraocular lens implant is not used, the patient demonstrates aphakia. b) ... deformity of the cornea. d) Hyphema Hyphema refers to blood in the anterior chamber of the eye.
Last Answer : a) Aphakia When a cataract is extracted, and an intraocular lens implant is not used, the patient demonstrates aphakia.
Description : Atropine is contraindicated in: A. Pulmonary embolism B. Digitalis toxicity C. Iridocyclitis D. Raised intraocular tension
Last Answer : D. Raised intraocular tension
Description : Apraclonidine is a clonidine congener which is used: A. To suppress opioid withdrawal syndrome B. To suppress menopausal syndrome C. As Analgesic D. To reduce intraocular tension
Last Answer : D. To reduce intraocular tension
Description : Beta adrenergic blockers lower intraocular tension by: A. Down regulating adenylyl cyclase in ciliary body through reduced activation of β2 adrenoceptors B. Constricting ciliary blood vessels ... action on trabecular meshwork D. Reducing aqueous formation unrelated to beta adrenoceptor mediation
Last Answer : A. Down regulating adenylyl cyclase in ciliary body through reduced activation of β2 adrenoceptors
Description : The most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults is: a. Retinoblastoma b. Choroidal melanoma c. Squamous cell carcinoma of conjunctiva d. Iris nevus
Description : Best site where intraocular lens is fitted: a. Capsular ligament b. Endosulcus c. Ciliary supported d. Capsular bag
Description : Earliest visual rehabilitation occurs with: a. Phacoemulsification plus intraocular lens implantation b. Intracapsular cataract extraction plus intraocular lens implantation c. Extracapsular cataract extraction plus intraocular lens implantation d. Small incision cataract extraction
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Unilateral aphakia is likely to be corrected by any of the following except: a. Anterior chamber intraocular lens b. Posterior chamber intraocular lens c. Contact tens d. Glasses
Description : In the autonomic regulation of blood pressure (a) Cardiac output is maintained constant at the expense of other hemodynamic variables (b) Elevation of blood pressure results in elevated ... the sensitivity of the sensory baroreceptor nerve endings might cause an increase in sympathetic discharge
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : A 45-year-old solicitor had an onset of severe, crushing, substernal chest pain while attending a football match. He collapsed on his way to the car. Bystander Cardiorespiratory Resuscitation ... His oxyhemoglobin curve is shifted to the left 5) His pulmonary artery pressure is probably elevated
Last Answer : Answers-5 This young patient with severe central chest pain has probably arrested due to myocardial infarction and arrhythmia. His gases reveal high PO2 following 100% O2 but severe acidosis ... no left to right shunting and high pulmonary pressures would be expected after this arrest scenario.
Description : Molten sodium (as a coolant in fast breeder reactor) (A) Can’t attain high temperature at normal pressure (B) Is not at all corrosive, even at a higher temperature (C) Is highly radioactive at elevated temperatures and can cause explosion, when it comes in contact with air or water (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Is highly radioactive at elevated temperatures and can cause explosion, when it comes in contact with air or water
Description : During the manufacture of sulphuric acid, the temperature of molten sulphur is not increased beyond 160°C, as (A) It is very corrosive at elevated temperature (B) Its viscosity is not reduced on ... be further reduced) (C) It decomposes on further increasing the temperature (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Its viscosity is not reduced on further heating (hence pressure drop on pumping it, cannot be further reduced)
Description : A 50 years-old man presented after a full mouth extraction complaining that he bled all night . Which of the following pre. existing conditions could be responsible for the post operative bleeding: a. Blood ... 140/80 b. Gastric ulcer. c. Elevated prothrombin time. d. None of the above.
Last Answer : c. Elevated prothrombin time.
Description : A 50 years old man presents after a full mouth extraction complaining that he bled all night . Which of the following pre existing conditions could be responsible for the post operative bleeding: A. Blood ... ulcer C. Elevated prothrombin time D. A & C are correct E. None of the above
Last Answer : D. A & C are correct
Description : Do you have any peculiar ocular stuff going on?
Last Answer : Unfortunately, yes. I often get what is called migraine with aura. I have moments that feel like my eyes are going cross eyed (this is the best way I can think of to explain it). It's not ... see zigzag patterns, blind spots and what looks like flashing lights when this happens. It's not fun. :/