D115 Advanced
Pathophysiology 2026 Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
Herpes Keratitis - ANSWER ✔✔-acute onset of severe eye pain,
photophobia, and blurred vision in one eye; diagnosed by using
fluorescein dye - will appear like fernlike lines on the corneal surface
-infection permanently damages corneal epithelium (may result in
blindness)
-refer to ED or ophthalmologist STAT; avoid steroid ophthalmic drops
,2 types of herpes virus that can infect the eyes - ANSWER ✔✔1.
Herpes Simplex = Herpes simplex keratitis
2. Herpes Varicella Zoster/Shingles = Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Ophthalmological emergency - ANSWER ✔✔Acute Angle-Closure
Glaucoma
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma - ANSWER ✔✔-acute onset of
severe eye pain accompanied by headache, N/V, halos around lights,
and decreased vision
-mid-dilated pupil that is oval shaped
-cloudy cornea
-fundoscopic examination reveals cupping of the optic nerve
-Refer to ED
-TRUE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL EMERGENCY
-increases ICP
Multiple Sclerosis (optic neuritis) - ANSWER ✔✔-new or intermittent
loss of vision in one eye alone or accompanied by nystagmus or other
abnormal eye movements
- aphasia, abnormal gait, spasticity, paresthesia
, -daily fatigue that worsens throughout the day
-heat worsens symptoms
-has recurrent episodes
-refer to neurologist
Orbital Cellulitis - ANSWER ✔✔-acute onset of erythematous swollen
eyelid with bulging of the eyeball and eye pain in affected eye
-abnormal extraocular movement exam with pain on eye movement
-look for hx of recent rhinosinusitis or URI
-caused by acute bacterial infection of the orbital contents
-more common in young children
-SERIOUS COMPLICATION
-Refer to ED
Retinal Detachment - ANSWER ✔✔-sudden onset of a shower of
floaters associated with "looking through a curtain" sensation with
sudden flashes of light
-refer to ED
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Pathophysiology 2026 Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
Herpes Keratitis - ANSWER ✔✔-acute onset of severe eye pain,
photophobia, and blurred vision in one eye; diagnosed by using
fluorescein dye - will appear like fernlike lines on the corneal surface
-infection permanently damages corneal epithelium (may result in
blindness)
-refer to ED or ophthalmologist STAT; avoid steroid ophthalmic drops
,2 types of herpes virus that can infect the eyes - ANSWER ✔✔1.
Herpes Simplex = Herpes simplex keratitis
2. Herpes Varicella Zoster/Shingles = Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Ophthalmological emergency - ANSWER ✔✔Acute Angle-Closure
Glaucoma
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma - ANSWER ✔✔-acute onset of
severe eye pain accompanied by headache, N/V, halos around lights,
and decreased vision
-mid-dilated pupil that is oval shaped
-cloudy cornea
-fundoscopic examination reveals cupping of the optic nerve
-Refer to ED
-TRUE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL EMERGENCY
-increases ICP
Multiple Sclerosis (optic neuritis) - ANSWER ✔✔-new or intermittent
loss of vision in one eye alone or accompanied by nystagmus or other
abnormal eye movements
- aphasia, abnormal gait, spasticity, paresthesia
, -daily fatigue that worsens throughout the day
-heat worsens symptoms
-has recurrent episodes
-refer to neurologist
Orbital Cellulitis - ANSWER ✔✔-acute onset of erythematous swollen
eyelid with bulging of the eyeball and eye pain in affected eye
-abnormal extraocular movement exam with pain on eye movement
-look for hx of recent rhinosinusitis or URI
-caused by acute bacterial infection of the orbital contents
-more common in young children
-SERIOUS COMPLICATION
-Refer to ED
Retinal Detachment - ANSWER ✔✔-sudden onset of a shower of
floaters associated with "looking through a curtain" sensation with
sudden flashes of light
-refer to ED
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