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An external Hordeolum is an infection of which gland?
ANSWER: External hordeolum affects the gland of Zeis at the base of the eyelash
An internal hordeolum is an infection of which gland?
ANSWER: Internal hordeolum affects the meibomian gland
Which type of bacteria typically cause internal hordeolum?
ANSWER: Staph aureus
What are the symptoms of external hordeolum?
ANSWER: 1. Soreness/redness at the base of the lashes
2. Eyelid swelling
3. Grittiness in the eye
4. Eye pain
5. Light sensitivity
6. Eye tearing or watering
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What is the treatment for an external hordeolum?
ANSWER: Warm compress for 10 - 15 minutes for up to 4 times a day
How long do styes normally take for styes to heal?
ANSWER: 10 to 14 days
After how long should oral antibiotics be administered if the stye has not resolved
on its own? ANSWER: 3 - 5 days
Which oral antibiotics can be prescribed for treatment of stye?
ANSWER: 1. Keflex (cephalexin) 500mg twice a day for 1 week
2. Augmentin 500mg twice a day for 1 week for mild infection and 875 mg twice a
day for 1 week for more severe infection and 1000mg twice a day for 1 week for
most severe infections
3. Zithromax (Azithromycin) 500mg for 1 day then 250mg for 4 days
4. Levaquin (Levofloxacin) 500mg twice a day for 1 week
What is a chalazion?
ANSWER: A red bump on the eyelid caused by blockage of the meibomian gland
What are some less common causes of chalazion?
ANSWER: 1. Rosacea
2. Chronic blepharitis, eyelid inflammation
3. Seborrheic dermatitis
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4. Tuberculosis
5. Viral infections
What are the symptoms of chalazion?
ANSWER: 1. Painless bump on eyelid
2. Mild irritation
3. Blurred vision for large bump pushing on eyelid
What is the treatment for chalazion?
ANSWER: Warm compress, lid massage, lid hygiene
Which eyelid muscle is most affected with lid myokymia?
ANSWER: Orbicularis oculi
What medications (in rare cases) can cause eyelid myokymia?
ANSWER: 1. Topiramate
2. Gold salts
3. Clozapine
4. Flunarizine
What conditions in rare cases can cause eyelid myokymia?
ANSWER: 1. Multiple sclerosis
2. Brainstem pathology such as Pontine glioma
North Carolina dental board exam, NC dental
jurisprudence, dental laws NC, infection control
exam, dental ethics and regulations, NC dental
licensure, dental board prep 2025
An external Hordeolum is an infection of which gland?
ANSWER: External hordeolum affects the gland of Zeis at the base of the eyelash
An internal hordeolum is an infection of which gland?
ANSWER: Internal hordeolum affects the meibomian gland
Which type of bacteria typically cause internal hordeolum?
ANSWER: Staph aureus
What are the symptoms of external hordeolum?
ANSWER: 1. Soreness/redness at the base of the lashes
2. Eyelid swelling
3. Grittiness in the eye
4. Eye pain
5. Light sensitivity
6. Eye tearing or watering
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What is the treatment for an external hordeolum?
ANSWER: Warm compress for 10 - 15 minutes for up to 4 times a day
How long do styes normally take for styes to heal?
ANSWER: 10 to 14 days
After how long should oral antibiotics be administered if the stye has not resolved
on its own? ANSWER: 3 - 5 days
Which oral antibiotics can be prescribed for treatment of stye?
ANSWER: 1. Keflex (cephalexin) 500mg twice a day for 1 week
2. Augmentin 500mg twice a day for 1 week for mild infection and 875 mg twice a
day for 1 week for more severe infection and 1000mg twice a day for 1 week for
most severe infections
3. Zithromax (Azithromycin) 500mg for 1 day then 250mg for 4 days
4. Levaquin (Levofloxacin) 500mg twice a day for 1 week
What is a chalazion?
ANSWER: A red bump on the eyelid caused by blockage of the meibomian gland
What are some less common causes of chalazion?
ANSWER: 1. Rosacea
2. Chronic blepharitis, eyelid inflammation
3. Seborrheic dermatitis
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4. Tuberculosis
5. Viral infections
What are the symptoms of chalazion?
ANSWER: 1. Painless bump on eyelid
2. Mild irritation
3. Blurred vision for large bump pushing on eyelid
What is the treatment for chalazion?
ANSWER: Warm compress, lid massage, lid hygiene
Which eyelid muscle is most affected with lid myokymia?
ANSWER: Orbicularis oculi
What medications (in rare cases) can cause eyelid myokymia?
ANSWER: 1. Topiramate
2. Gold salts
3. Clozapine
4. Flunarizine
What conditions in rare cases can cause eyelid myokymia?
ANSWER: 1. Multiple sclerosis
2. Brainstem pathology such as Pontine glioma
