EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Glaucoma. Answer: A common eye condition where the
intraocular pressure (ICP) in the eye raises above 22mm Hg.
◉ Normal ICP Level. Answer: 10-21mm Hg.
◉ Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. Answer: Obstruction to the
outflow of aqueous humor.
◉ Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma. Answer: Blocking the outflow
of aqueous humor.
◉ Signs & Symptoms of Glaucoma. Answer: Seeing 'halos' around
lights, blurred vision, eyes will look opaque in color.
◉ Medical Treatment for Glaucoma. Answer: Xalatan, Timolol,
Pilocarpine (eye drops), Mannitol (IV).
◉ Osteoporosis. Answer: Thinning of the bones due to lack of
calcium and bone proteins.
,◉ Risk Factors for Osteoporosis. Answer: Alcohol use, corticosteroid
use, calcium low, estrogen low, smoking, sedentary lifestyle.
◉ Osteoporosis Treatment. Answer: Increase intake of vitamin D &
calcium, weight-bearing exercises, Fosamax.
◉ Osteoarthritis. Answer: Non-systemic, chronic, progressive joint
disease that involves the breakdown of cartilage in the joints.
◉ Signs & Symptoms of Osteoarthritis. Answer: Joint pain, stiffness,
especially in the morning, swelling, joints grating, decreased ROM.
◉ Rheumatoid Arthritis. Answer: A chronic, systemic autoimmune
disorder that causes inflammation of the synovial joints.
◉ Signs & Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Answer: Joint
pain/swelling, morning stiffness, warm, red, tender joints, fatigue,
malaise, low-grade fever.
◉ Serous Drainage. Answer: Clear or slightly yellow, thin and water;
normal in wounds that are healing.
, ◉ Sanguineous Drainage. Answer: Bright red and bloody; indicates
active bleeding.
◉ Purulent Drainage. Answer: Thick, cloudy, yellow, green, tan,
brown; may have a foul odor; indicates an active infection.
◉ Incentive Spirometer. Answer: Used to help expand the lungs to
prevent complications such as pneumonia.
◉ Pneumonia. Answer: An infection that causes inflammation in the
alveoli of one or both lungs.
◉ Signs & Symptoms of Pneumonia. Answer: Productive or dry
cough, fever, chills, dyspnea, chest pain, fatigue, crackles upon
auscultation.
◉ Fluid Volume Excess. Answer: Too much fluid in the body.
◉ Fluid Volume Deficit. Answer: Not enough fluids in the body.
◉ Hypokalemia. Answer: Potassium level below 3.5.
◉ Hyperkalemia. Answer: Potassium level above 5.0.