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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Pupillary Assessment

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Constriction of the pupil in response to direct light is a(n)
  1. normal pupillary response to direct light.
  2. abnormal pupillary response to direct light.
  3. normal consensual response.
  4. abnormal consensual response.
Explanation
Answer: A - normal pupillary response to direct light.

Constriction of the pupil in response to direct light is a normal pupillary response to direct light. This test is typically administered in order to evaluate a patient’s pupillary reflexes. If no constriction of the pupil occurs, it is an indication of abnormal pupillary reflexes.
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