A Patient, Age 76, Is Partially Blind

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient, age 76, is partially blind. His physician has diagnosed open-angle glaucoma. The goal of treatment in glaucoma is to

• A) decrease aqueous humor.
• B) increase aqueous humor.
• C) decrease discomfort.
• D) restore vision.

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Definitions:

Speech Intonation

The variation of pitch in speech that can alter the meaning and convey emotion.

Actual Words Used

The specific language or terminology utilized in communication or documentation, emphasizing the importance of the precise wording.

Speech Volume

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Bottom-Up Processing

An approach in cognition that emphasizes the importance of sensory perception in the processing of information, starting from the input to higher levels of processing.