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COST VIP Certification Exam — Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Technologist

COST — The COST credential is administered by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). The real certification exam consists of approximately 200 multiple-choice questions delivered over 3.5 hours, covering ophthalmic surgical procedures, anatomy, pharmacology, instrumentation, sterilization, patient care, and anesthesia.

56
Questions
90m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 56👑 VIP

During a phacoemulsification procedure, the surgeon notices the anterior chamber suddenly shallows dramatically and the red reflex is lost. The patient's blood pressure was 140/90 mmHg at the start of the case. Which intraoperative complication is MOST likely occurring?

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