Question 1

Which structure of the eye is responsible for bending light rays as they enter the eye?

Accepted Answer

Cornea

Question 2

A patient presents with a gradual, painless loss of vision and a cloudy appearance of the lens. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Cataract

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the function of the lacrimal apparatus?

Accepted Answer

Washes and lubricates the eye

Question 4

Which combining form means 'eye'?

Accepted Answer

ocul/o

Question 5

A patient is diagnosed with anisocoria. What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Unequal pupil size

Question 6

Which of the following drugs is used to increase the outflow of aqueous humor in glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandin analogues

Question 7

A patient with glaucoma is prescribed a cholinergic agonist. What is the mechanism of action?

Accepted Answer

Constricts the pupil to increase outflow of aqueous humor

Question 8

Which suffix refers to a vision condition?

Accepted Answer

-opia

Question 9

A patient is unable to see objects at night or in low light. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Nyctalopia

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct order of the path of light through the eye?

Accepted Answer

Cornea → Pupil → Lens → Retina

Question 11

Which part of the ear is responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses?

Accepted Answer

Cochlea

Question 12

A patient complains of a sensation of spinning and loss of balance. What is the medical term for this symptom?

Accepted Answer

Vertigo

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of the ossicles in the middle ear?

Accepted Answer

Amplify vibrations from the tympanic membrane

Question 14

Which combining form refers to the tympanic membrane?

Accepted Answer

myring/o

Question 15

A patient is diagnosed with presbycusis. What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss related to old age

Question 16

Which diagnostic test is used to measure the curvature of the anterior surface of the cornea?

Accepted Answer

Keratometry

Question 17

A patient with Ménière’s disease is least likely to have which structure affected?

Accepted Answer

Auricle

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the Snellen test is true?

Accepted Answer

A person with 20/80 vision can see at 20 feet what a person with normal vision can see at 80 feet.

Question 19

Which of the following is the medical term for the outward turning of the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Exotropia

Question 20

Which suffix refers to surgical fixation?

Accepted Answer

-pexy

Medical Terminology: Special Senses – The Eye and Ear

Study Guide - Practice Questions