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NU664- EARS, NOSE, THROAT- EXAM 1
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NU 664 - Week 5 Exam One – Questions &Answers
Blepharitis definition - -dryness and flaking of the eyelashes from
inflammation of the eyelid. Chronic condition with exacerbations. BILATERAL
condition. If unilateral suspect malignancy.
Factors: seborrheic dermatitis/rosacea
-Blepharitis treatment - -Rule out infection (Staphylococcus aureus). -
erythromycin ointment at bedtime- if the infection is severe tetracycline or
doxycycline oral for 4 weeks.
Eyelid scrubs daily with baby shampoo.
Warm compress.
If recurrent, refer to ophthalmologist.
-Blepharitis follow up - -1-2 weeks
-Cataracts definition - -opacity of the crystalline lens of the eye.
Progressive. Painless. Aging. long term steroid use.
-Cataracts symptoms - -decreased vision. Blurred or foggy vision. Inability
to drive at night
-Cataract treatment - -surgery
-Chalazion definition - -chronic inflammatory lesion due to meibomian tear
gland obstruction on eyelid margins. movable. PAINLESS.
-Chalazion Treatment - -Warm, moist compress 4x a day. I/D if large,
corticosteroid injection by an ophthalmologist.
Follow up in 1 week, then 2 to 4 weeks until resolved. Resolves on its own in
2 to 8 weeks.
-Conjunctivitis - -inflammation of the conjuctiva: VIRAL, BACTERIAL,
ALLERGIC. VIRAL is the most common type.
-BACTERIAL conjunctivitis - -Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus
influenzae, streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeaa, chlamydia.
-Bacterial conjunctivitis signs/symptoms - -Fast onset of copious purulent
discharge.
burning, stinging, gritty sensation
crusted eyelids on awakening.
starts unilateral
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