Chamberlain FNP NR511 Midterm Exam
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S+S of Viral Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS With/or without cold symptoms
itchy, red eyes
possible discharge
**Preauricular lymph node swelling/tenderness**
**Skin vesicles and corneal infection with dendrite appearance- HSV-1 & HSV-2**
Education for Viral Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS How to use eye drops
Throw away infected makeup
Throw away infected contact lenses
Don't use contacts while having active infection
S+S for Bacterial Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Red eye
Crusty eye lid
Normal visual acuity
Watery itchy eyes
Photophobia
Education for Bacterial Conjuncitivis - CORRECT ANSWERS Very contagious- dont go to
work/school for 24h post antibiotic start.
Treatment for Viral Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Systemic antivirals-
,Acyclovir
S+S of Cataracts - CORRECT ANSWERS Gradual vision loss
Painless
**Age related- bilateral with blurred vision at night**
No evidence that vitamin E and C or Beta-carotene help
What causes Blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWERS inflammation of the eyelid
Staph
Dysfunctional Meioban glands
Tx for Blephartitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Bacitracin
If resistant, order quinolone ointment of sulfacetamide/corticosteroid ointment
S+S Chalazion - CORRECT ANSWERS Cyst/small lump on eyelid
Not painful
Tx for Chalazion - CORRECT ANSWERS warm compresses
If persists >4wks refer to ophthalmic for incision/drainage, biopsy, injection with steroids.
S+S Dry Eyes - CORRECT ANSWERS Both eyes
"Sand in eye"
blurred vision
photophobia
no/little tears
, hot/irritated
Tests for Dry Eyes - CORRECT ANSWERS Hx is important:
Meds, fever, genital discharge, rash, joint pain, or smoking?
Slit lamp exam
Schirmer Test
Tx for Dry Eyes - CORRECT ANSWERS Education
Wear goggles when swimming
Preservative free artificial tears
Don't use electronic devices
What is Epiphora - CORRECT ANSWERS Excess tearing
-caused from insufficient tear film drainage
Who is at risk of developing epiphora - CORRECT ANSWERS elderly
seasonal allergies
Tx for Epiphora - CORRECT ANSWERS If caused by trauma or infection- antibiotics
**Don't use steroid drops**
S+S Subconjunctival Hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS Bright red blood that is surrounded by
normal tissue in the eye
Causes for Subconjunctival Hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS Valsalva maneuver
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S+S of Viral Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS With/or without cold symptoms
itchy, red eyes
possible discharge
**Preauricular lymph node swelling/tenderness**
**Skin vesicles and corneal infection with dendrite appearance- HSV-1 & HSV-2**
Education for Viral Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS How to use eye drops
Throw away infected makeup
Throw away infected contact lenses
Don't use contacts while having active infection
S+S for Bacterial Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Red eye
Crusty eye lid
Normal visual acuity
Watery itchy eyes
Photophobia
Education for Bacterial Conjuncitivis - CORRECT ANSWERS Very contagious- dont go to
work/school for 24h post antibiotic start.
Treatment for Viral Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Systemic antivirals-
,Acyclovir
S+S of Cataracts - CORRECT ANSWERS Gradual vision loss
Painless
**Age related- bilateral with blurred vision at night**
No evidence that vitamin E and C or Beta-carotene help
What causes Blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWERS inflammation of the eyelid
Staph
Dysfunctional Meioban glands
Tx for Blephartitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Bacitracin
If resistant, order quinolone ointment of sulfacetamide/corticosteroid ointment
S+S Chalazion - CORRECT ANSWERS Cyst/small lump on eyelid
Not painful
Tx for Chalazion - CORRECT ANSWERS warm compresses
If persists >4wks refer to ophthalmic for incision/drainage, biopsy, injection with steroids.
S+S Dry Eyes - CORRECT ANSWERS Both eyes
"Sand in eye"
blurred vision
photophobia
no/little tears
, hot/irritated
Tests for Dry Eyes - CORRECT ANSWERS Hx is important:
Meds, fever, genital discharge, rash, joint pain, or smoking?
Slit lamp exam
Schirmer Test
Tx for Dry Eyes - CORRECT ANSWERS Education
Wear goggles when swimming
Preservative free artificial tears
Don't use electronic devices
What is Epiphora - CORRECT ANSWERS Excess tearing
-caused from insufficient tear film drainage
Who is at risk of developing epiphora - CORRECT ANSWERS elderly
seasonal allergies
Tx for Epiphora - CORRECT ANSWERS If caused by trauma or infection- antibiotics
**Don't use steroid drops**
S+S Subconjunctival Hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS Bright red blood that is surrounded by
normal tissue in the eye
Causes for Subconjunctival Hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS Valsalva maneuver
