Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 591: What are the fundoscopy findings for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG): _____, optic disc pallor, & bayonetting of vessels

Answer: Optic disc cupping

Flashcard 592: What is the hallmark differentiator of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) vs acute angle closure glaucoma?

Answer: Open iridocorneal angle on gonioscopy

Flashcard 593: _____ conditions (e.g. acute glaucoma, chronic uveitis, previous retinal detachment) can contribute to cataract formation

Answer: Ocular

Flashcard 594: If acute angle closure glaucoma is NOT treated it will result in _____

Answer: permanent vision loss in that eye

Flashcard 595: Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is typically _____-lateral

Answer: bi

Flashcard 596: What is the initial management of acute angle closure glaucoma? _____

Answer: Emergency ophthalmology review + IOP-decreasing medications

Flashcard 597: Blepharitis symptoms are usually _____-lateral

Answer: bi

Flashcard 598: _____ is a chronic inflammatory condition of the eyelid margins

Answer: Blepharitis

Flashcard 599: What is the acute pharmacological management of Meniere's disease? _____ or antihistamine

Answer: Prochlorperazine

Extra: Acute management (vestibular suppressants): Prochlorperazine, Antihistamines (e.g., Cinnarizine, Cyclizine). Prophylaxis: Betahistine, lifestyle (low salt diet), or diuretics.

Flashcard 600: Anterior uveitis has a genetic predisposition to _____ autoimmune conditions

Answer: HLA-B27