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AHN 577 Test 1 Study Guide 2024
Viral Conjunctivitis SSX - Ans:✔✔-Usually bilateral
Copious watery discharge
Foreign body sensation
Follicular conjunctivitis
Viral Conjunctivitis TX - Ans:✔✔-IF HSV infection: Topical Ganciclovir gel or oral Acyclovir
Cold compresses/Symptomatic care
Sulfonamides - prevent secondary infection
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Allergic Conjunctivitis - Ans:✔✔-Itching, increased tearing, redness
Stringy discharge
Possible photophobia and visual loss
Allergic Conjunctivitis TX - Ans:✔✔-OTC: Naphazoline drops
Antihistamines - H1 receptor antagonists
- Ketotifen
- Loratadine
- Fecofenadine
- Cetrizine
NSAIDS
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Bacterial Conjunctivitis SSX - Ans:✔✔-No blurred vision
Purulent discharge
Mild discomfort
Bacterial conjunctivitis TX - Ans:✔✔-Gentamycin drops while awake
Neomycin drops
Polymxin ointment
Sulfacetamide Na or Ofloxin
Cipro and Levofloxacin
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Chlamydia Conjunctivitis SSX - Ans:✔✔-#1 cause of blindness
Copious amounts of purulent discharge
Conjunctivitis general SSX - Ans:✔✔-Itching, burning
Redness, increased tears
Blurred vision, Foreign body sensation
Swelling of eyelid (Chemosis)
? Crusty sticky mucopurulent discharge on lids
Otitis Externa SSX (Swimmers Ear) - Ans:✔✔-Pain (otalgia) increase w/ manipulation of tragus or pinna
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