Which of the following individuals would be considered at high risk for developing cataracts? Select all that apply
A)
An 88-year-old female with osteoporosis and congestive heart failure
B)
A 51-year-old female whose rheumatoid arthritis is controlled with oral corticosteroids
C)
A 50-year-old male who takes nebulized bronchodilators four times daily for the management of his emphysema
D)
A 39-year-old woman with a history of open-angle glaucoma and poorly controlled diabetes
E)
A 29-year-old artist who spends long hours in sunlight painting landscapes
Ans:
A, B, D, E
Feedback:
Advanced age, steroid use, and sunlight exposure are all significant risk factors for the development of cataracts. Metabolically induced cataracts are caused by disorders of carbohydrate metabolism (diabetes). Use of bronchodilators is not noted to be strongly associated with cataracts.
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