Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam new material Which of the following conditions is NOT hereditary? A. Migraines B. Diabetes C. Nystagmus D. Conjunctivitis - D. COnjunctivitis Which part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an orderly sequence? - History What is an important question to ask a patient that complains of a "red eye"? - Do you have blurred vision? The term used to rear to symptoms due to uncorrected refractive error is ... - asthenopia Symptoms associated with a red, irritated, bloodshot eye are most likely due to a(n) - conjunctivits Which of the following MOST qualifies as a chief complaint? A. Current medications B. Munson's sign C. eye fatigue D. Exophoria - D. Eye fatigue Which common familial ocular disorder should you record during a patient's history? A. Scholiosis B. Keratoconus C. Hemophilia D. Cholesteremia - B. Keratoconus Which of the following symptoms requires prompt attention? A. Diplopia B. Halos around lights C. Pain in the eye D. Sudden loss of vision - D. sudden loss of vision After introduction to the patient, one of the first items that should be obtained as part of history taking is... - the chief complaint or reason