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NUR 620 ADULT/GERIATRIC HEALTH CARE I
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
Terms in this set (173)
Blepharitis (Non- Tends to affect people with psoriasis,
ulcerative form seborrhea, eczema, allergies, and lice
associated with infestations.
seborrhea)
Blepharitis (Non- Exposure to chemical or environmental
ulcerative form irritants, use of eye makeup and contact
associated with lenses.
seborrhea)
(Contributing factors)
-Involves the lash follicle and the meibomian glands of
Blepharitis (Ulcerative the eyelid.
form) -May be pustules at the base of the hair
follicles that may crust and bleed. Lashes
become thin and break easily.
Hordeolum An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within
the eyelid.
External Horeolum Inflammation/infection of the eyelid margin
affecting the hair follicles of the eyelashes.
Internal Horeolum Inflammation/infection of the meibomian glands.
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-A granulomatous infection of a meibomian
Chalazion gland, presenting in the form of painless
swelling on the eyelid.
-Initially may be tender and erythematous before
evolving into a nontender lump.
Blepharitis Is frequently associated with Chalazia
Conjunctivitis Inflammation of the conjunctiva covering the front of
the eye.
Infectious agents: bacterial, viral, or fungal
-Sexual transmission and opthalmia neonatorum
-Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) I
Conjunctivitis (Causes) -Trachoma
Toxicity (from an inciting
agent of some sort) Allergy
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-Check visual acuity.
-Dilated pupil exam for proptosis, optic nerve
dysfunction, decreased visual acuity, diplopia,
Conjunctivitis (Diagnostic or anterior chamber inflammation.
Tests) -Fluorescein staining to rule out corneal involvement or
keratitis.
-Blue penlight illumination to see corneal
scratches, corneal dendrites, or corneal
ulceration.
-Redness
-Purulent or mucopurulent discharge
Bacterial Conjunctivitis -Unilateral at onset
(Subjective/Objective)
-Eyelids glued shut in morning
-Edematous
-Trimethoprim/Polymyxin (Unilateral at onset)
Bacterial Conjunctivitis -Tobramycin 0.3% Edematous
(Treatment) -Ciprofloxacin 0.3%
-Watery discharge
-Gritty sensation
Viral Conjunctivitis -Little discomfort
(Subjective/Objective) -Unilateral at onset then usually bilateral within 48
hours
-Pre-auricular lymphadenopathy
-Lubricant drops
Viral Conjunctivitis -Cool compresses
(Treatment) -Antihistamines
-Bilateral redness
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NUR 620 ADULT/GERIATRIC HEALTH CARE I
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
Terms in this set (173)
Blepharitis (Non- Tends to affect people with psoriasis,
ulcerative form seborrhea, eczema, allergies, and lice
associated with infestations.
seborrhea)
Blepharitis (Non- Exposure to chemical or environmental
ulcerative form irritants, use of eye makeup and contact
associated with lenses.
seborrhea)
(Contributing factors)
-Involves the lash follicle and the meibomian glands of
Blepharitis (Ulcerative the eyelid.
form) -May be pustules at the base of the hair
follicles that may crust and bleed. Lashes
become thin and break easily.
Hordeolum An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within
the eyelid.
External Horeolum Inflammation/infection of the eyelid margin
affecting the hair follicles of the eyelashes.
Internal Horeolum Inflammation/infection of the meibomian glands.
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24
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AM
-A granulomatous infection of a meibomian
Chalazion gland, presenting in the form of painless
swelling on the eyelid.
-Initially may be tender and erythematous before
evolving into a nontender lump.
Blepharitis Is frequently associated with Chalazia
Conjunctivitis Inflammation of the conjunctiva covering the front of
the eye.
Infectious agents: bacterial, viral, or fungal
-Sexual transmission and opthalmia neonatorum
-Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) I
Conjunctivitis (Causes) -Trachoma
Toxicity (from an inciting
agent of some sort) Allergy
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24
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AM
-Check visual acuity.
-Dilated pupil exam for proptosis, optic nerve
dysfunction, decreased visual acuity, diplopia,
Conjunctivitis (Diagnostic or anterior chamber inflammation.
Tests) -Fluorescein staining to rule out corneal involvement or
keratitis.
-Blue penlight illumination to see corneal
scratches, corneal dendrites, or corneal
ulceration.
-Redness
-Purulent or mucopurulent discharge
Bacterial Conjunctivitis -Unilateral at onset
(Subjective/Objective)
-Eyelids glued shut in morning
-Edematous
-Trimethoprim/Polymyxin (Unilateral at onset)
Bacterial Conjunctivitis -Tobramycin 0.3% Edematous
(Treatment) -Ciprofloxacin 0.3%
-Watery discharge
-Gritty sensation
Viral Conjunctivitis -Little discomfort
(Subjective/Objective) -Unilateral at onset then usually bilateral within 48
hours
-Pre-auricular lymphadenopathy
-Lubricant drops
Viral Conjunctivitis -Cool compresses
(Treatment) -Antihistamines
-Bilateral redness
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