TQ Quiz | Case Files: The Glaucoma Chronicles (Nashville 2025) by Events@optometricedu.com | Oct 22, 2025 | 2025 Nashville, TQ Courses | 0 comments "*" indicates required fields This field is hidden when viewing the formDate (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent 90 days past date (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date Difference (Hidden)1. Which of the following statements about primary open angle glaucoma is true?* A - It is a progressive, chronic optic neuropathy B - It is elevated intraocular pressure C - It is an uncommon cause of functional vision loss D - It is a condition characterized by the presence of angle recession 2. Which of the following is a unique adverse effect of netarsudil?* A - Conjunctival hyperemia B - Corneal verticillata C - Reduction in pulse rate D - Increase in pupil diameter 3. Ideally, how many IOP readings should be gathered prior to making a treatment decision?* A - One B - Three C - As many as it takes until the IOP is greater than 21mmHg D - IOP is not relevant to therapeutic decision making in glaucoma 4. How does the 24-2C visual field test pattern differ from the 24-2 pattern?* A - There is a greater distance between test points in the 24-2C pattern B - There are an additional 10 paracentral test points in the 24-2C pattern C - The stimulus size is larger in the 24-2C pattern D - There is a wider area of the visual field tested in the 24-2C pattern 5. Anterior segment OCT is most useful to determine:* A - If the angle is open or closed B - The most posterior angle structure C - The presence of a Sampaolesi line D - The location of collector channels 6. What is the preferred method to evaluate the optic disc in the evaluation of glaucoma* A - Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy B - Optical coherence tomography C - Direct ophthalmoscopy D - Slit lamp fundus biomicroscopy 7. Which of the following statements regarding glaucoma and genetics is true?* A - More than 150 loci have been identified which are relevant to glaucoma risk B - All genes involved in glaucoma risk assessment contribute a large amount of individual risk C - In most patients, Mendelian genetics are involved D - There is a currently available genetic test to screen for glaucoma 8. What percentage of retinal ganglion cell axons are evaluated as the retinal nerve fiber layer on OCT?* A - 25% B - 50% C - 75% D - 100% 9. What is the intended purpose of the COAST trial?* A - To demonstrate that SLT is more effective than medical therapy in reducing IOP in eyes with open angle glaucoma B - To investigate the optimal energy level and frequency of laser therapy to treat glaucoma C - To evaluate the duration of effect of a single SLT procedure D - To assess the impact of SLT on quality of life in comparison to topical medical therapy 10. Long term use of topical ocular medications with benzalkonium chloride (BAK) may cause which of the following?* A - Decreased goblet cell density B - Increased intraocular pressure C - Cystoid macular edema D - Corneal verticillata 11. Which class of IOP lowering medication has a teal-colored cap?* A - Beta blockers B - Alpha 2 adrenergic agonists C - Prostaglandin analogs D - Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors 12. How frequently should gonioscopy be clinically assessed?* A - Once, at the time of glaucoma diagnosis B - Every 8-10 years C - Every 1-2 years D - Every 3-6 months 13. What is the primary mechanism of action of rho-kinase inhibitors?* A - Increased uveoscleral outflow B - Decreased aqueous production C - Increased trabecular outflow D - Increased episcleral venous pressure 14. What is the preferred method to evaluate the optic disc in the evaluation of glaucoma?* A - Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy B - Optical coherence tomography C - Direct ophthalmoscopy D - Slit lamp fundus biomicroscopy 15. How do central corneal thickness values impact clinical management?* A - Thin central corneal thickness is a risk factor for development of glaucoma in patients with ocular hypertension B - Intraocular pressure measurements should be adjusted based on central corneal thickness measurements C - Central corneal thickness measurements are only valid if determine by ultrasound pachymetry D - Central corneal thickness measurements do not impact clinical management 16. Which of the following visual field defects may be expected for a patient with a superior temporal notch in the neuroretinal rim?* A - Enlarged blind spot B - Inferior nasal step C - Superior arcuate scotoma D - No visual field defect is expected 17. Diagnosis of primary angle closure suspect is correctly characterized by:* A - Inability to visualize posterior trabecular meshwork in at least 180 degrees without peripheral anterior synechiae and without elevated intraocular pressure B - No visualization of angle structures with intraocular pressure >27mmHg C - Ratio between the peripheral anterior chamber depth and corneal thickness of <1:1/2 using the Van Herick technique D - Trabecular-iris angle of <10 degrees measured on anterior chamber OCT 18. What is the mechanism of laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) in the management of primary angle closure glaucoma?* A - To reverse or prevent pupil block B - To increase anterior chamber depth C - To prevent glaucomatous optic neuropathy D - To increase uveoscleral outflow 19. All of the following features are relevant to determining a target IOP, EXCEPT:* A - Age B - Disease severity C - Peak, untreated IOP D - Presence of dry eye disease 20. 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