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NR511 MidtermA genetic predisposition toward allergic reactivity may be the
most important etiological factor in all atopic conditions.
Correct Answer A personal or family history of all or part of the
"atopic triad"—asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema—is often
present.
A worry in pediatric patient with epiglottis Correct Answer can
indicate that airway obstruction is imminent: stridor,
restlessness, nasal flaring, as well as the use of accessory
muscles of respiration
Actinic Keratosis Correct Answer a precancerous skin growth
that occurs on sun-damaged skin.
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma Correct Answer Results in
increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Is an emergency where left
untreated, can cause blindness
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma S/S Correct Answer Occurs
suddenly with a dramatic onset of symptoms, including blurred
vision, red eye, unilateral pain, pressure, headache, seeing halos
around lights and photophobia followed by loss of peripheral
vision, then central vision loss.
Age-related cataracts tend to be Correct Answer Bilateral in
nature and may manifest as blurred or distorted vision, with
complaints of a glare when driving at night or in bright light.
,Allergic rhinitis results from Correct Answer immunoglobulin
E (IgE)-mediated type I hypersensitivity to airborne irritants
affecting eyes, nose, sinuses, throat, and bronchi
Atopic Dermatitis Correct Answer Excess inflammation; dry
skin, redness, and itching from allergies and irritants.
Almost always the itch occurs before the rash.
Bacterial Conjunctivitis symptoms Correct Answer Red eye
with crusted eye lid. May have watery and itching eyes that may
be associated with photophobia but visual acuity will be normal.
Balanitis Correct Answer Candidiasis in the glans of the penis
Bilateral, high-pitched tinnitus may occur with Correct Answer
Severe hypertension (diastolic blood pressure exceeding 120
mm Hg); blood pressure should be evaluated via orthostatic
measurements
Blepharitis Correct Answer Inflammation around the eyelid
margins that is caused by staphylococcal infection at the lash
base and dysfunctional Meiobian glands.
Candidates for oral antibiotic treatment Correct Answer Those
at risk for pigmentation changes or scarring, nodulocystic acne
and those who want quick relief from inflammatory acne.
Cardinal sign of atopic dermatitis Correct Answer Severe
pruritus
, Cataracts produce Correct Answer A gradual, painless, and
progressive loss of vision, although many clients are unaware of
any vision problems due to the gradual nature on onset
Cellulitis Correct Answer Is a spreading infection of the
epidermis and subcutaneous tissue that usually begins after a
break in the skin
Cerumen impaction is the cause of conductive hearing loss and a
DD would be Correct Answer Otitis externa
Chalazion Correct Answer a nodule or cyst, usually on the
upper eyelid, caused by obstruction in a sebaceous gland.
Usually not painful. A chalazion that persists for more than 4
weeks needs referral to an ophthalmologist for incision and
drainage, biopsy, or local injection directly with glucocorticoids.
Cholinergic urticaria Correct Answer Hives or wheals that are
pruritic and occur on the trunk and arms following exercise,
anxiety, elevated body temperature, hot baths and showers.
Classic sign of otitis external Correct Answer tenderness on
traction of the pinna and/or pain on applying pressure over the
tragus. There is typically an erythematous ear canal, and usually
a history of recent swimming; important to dry out the ear
Conductive hearing loss: Correct Answer Bone conduction is
greater than air conduction, so the patient will report the bone
conduction sound longer than the air conduction sound
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