Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 571: _____ is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by viral, or bacterial pathogens

Answer: Infective conjunctivitis

Flashcard 572: Acute management of central retinal artery occlusion if suspected giant cell arteritis is _____

Answer: IV corticosteroids!

Flashcard 573: Retinal detachment eventually results in monocular loss of vision like a(n) "_____"

Answer: curtain drawn down

Extra: Differential diagnosis for painless vision loss: 1. Retinal Detachment (Curtain description) 2. Amaurosis Fugax (Transient curtain) 3. Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (Sudden, cherry red spot) 4. Vitreous Hemorrhage (Floaters, hazy view of fundus)

Flashcard 574: _____ is the neurosensory retina separates from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium

Answer: Retinal detachment

Flashcard 575: In Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO), fundoscopy may show a _____ at the centre of the macula.

Answer: "cherry-red" spot

Flashcard 576: Diagnosis of _____ should be ruled out in someone presenting with suspected central retinal artery occlusion because it is reversible

Answer: giant cell arteritis

Flashcard 577: Describe the pathophysiology of acute angle closure glaucoma: _____

Answer: The lens & iris come into close apposition, causing obstruction of aqueous humour outflow from the posterior into the anterior chamber. This then blocks off the drainage into the trabecular meshwork because of the pressures

Flashcard 578: Fundoscopy findings for patients with cataracts are _____ & hazy/obscured fundus

Answer: diminished red reflex

Flashcard 579: _____ is a sight-threatening emergency marked by a sudden ↑ in IOP due to obstruction of aqueous humour outflow

Answer: Acute angle closure glaucoma (AACG)

Flashcard 580: _____-angle glaucoma results in a painful, red eye and the pupil is fixed/non-reactive & semi-dilated

Answer: Acute closed