TQ Quiz | Life Threatening Signs and Symptoms That Can’t Be Missed (Orlando 2025) by Events@optometricedu.com | May 14, 2025 | 2025 Orlando, 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. The most likely cause of retinal macro-aneurysms in an 80 year-old patient is:* A - hypertension B - blood dycrasia C - diabetes D - Fabry’s 2. PFO/septal wall defect patients commonly have an associated:* A - history of migraines B - Barlow’s syndrome (murmurs) C - dental disease (periodontic) D - scleroderma 3. Acute retinal necrosis has all the following features/characteristics, except:* A - often results in retinal detachment and vascular occlusion B - only found following herpes zoster outbreaks C - intravitreal injections of foscarnet may be necessary D - generally associated in individuals with some level of immune dysfunction 4. Photopsia/entoptic phenomenon is often associated with vitreous traction, but can also be seen in all of the following, except:* A - vascular inflammation (giant cell arteritis) B - neurologic (aneurysm) C - melanoma D - aspirin use 5. “Pipeline embolization”, a clotting technique, is a recent strategy used to treat:* A - epiretinal membranes B - cerebral aneurysms C - acute retinal necrosis D - peripheral retinal breaks 6. Subarachnoid hemorrhages can result in up to _____% mortality.* A - 10 B - 50 C - 90 D - rarely, if ever results in mortality 7. Which of the following statement regarding branch artery occlusion (BRAO) is not true?* A - BRAO can be totally asymptomatic depending on the location of the occlusion. B - can be a result of IV drug use C - patients under the age of 50 with a BRAO may have giant cell arteritis D - paracentesis can be attempted as a treatment option, but is often not successful 8. Which of the following tests/procedures are (is) appropriate for patients with suspected non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy?* A - polysomnography and blood pressure B - temporal artery biopsy even if the patient has a normal sed rate and no symptoms of giant cell arteritis C - MRI of brain/orbits to rule out a compressive lesion D - a and c are correct 9. Along with an elevated sed rate and C reactive protein (non-ultra) which component of the CBC in patients with giant cell arteritis is often abnormal?* A - elevated platelets B - low WBC C - low RBC D - elevated glucose 10. Additional medications other than hydroxychloroquine that are capable of producing a “Bull’s eye maculopathy” include:* A - tamoxifen and aspirin B - Aralen and Lamprene C - tea extract and Tylenol D - Norvasc and Celexa 11. Bilateral macular fluid can be associated with:* A - a reduced albumin level and Lupus B - an elevated albumin level and Cushing’s disease C - low cortisol levels and testicular cancer D - prolonged use of hydroxychloroquine 12. Chemotherapeutic agents have been shown to have at times significant retinal toxicity. Which of the following drugs has not been shown to cause retinal toxicity?* A - interferon and BRAF inhibitors B - tamoxefin C - ankylating agents D - fluorouracil (5FU) 13. Retrograde GCC loss from an occipital lesion (posterior to the lateral geniculate body) would take approximately how long to appear on OCT assessment?* A - 2 weeks B - 1 mo. (4 weeks) C - 3 mos. (12 weeks) D - may take up to one year (52 WEEKS) 14. The primary CA site for choroidal metastases in women is the:* A - lung B - cervix C - breast D - colon 15. Entoptic phenomenon with symptoms of “flashing lights” can indicate a problem with the following, except:* A - vitreous traction on the retina B - melanoma associated retinopathy C - Grave’s disease D - dry eye syndrome 16. Additional medications other than hydroxychloroquine that are capable of producing a “Bull’s eye maculopathy” include:* A - tamoxifen and aspirin B - Aralen and Lamprene C - tea extract and Tylenol D - Norvasc and Celexa 17. Corneal crystals have been reported in which of the following conditions:* A - diabetes B - Theodore’s SLK C - thyroid dysfunction D - multiple myeloma 18. Which of the following statements does not apply to Fabry disease?* A - It is classified as a lysosomal storage disease. B - often results in kidney failure and strokes C - It is a sex-linked disease. D - There is no known treatment. 19. Wilson’s disease may produce the following corneal lesion:* A - Fleischer’s ring B - Stocker’s line C - Hudson-Stahli line D - Keyser-Fleischer ring 20. 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