Midterm Exam: NR511 / NR 511
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Differential Diagnosis & Primary
Care Practicum | Exam Review
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| Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Symptoms of corneal abrasion
Answer:
foreign body sensation of the eye, gritty eye sensation, unilateral eye watering
pain, photophobia, mild erythema of the conjunctiva
Question:
Treatment for subconjunctival hemorrhage
Answer:
supportive, resolves in 2-3 weeks
check INR if on warfarin
,Question:
Differentials for red and itchy eyes
Answer:
allergic conjunctivitis (mucusy, itchy, burning, seasonal)
bacterial conjunctivitis (purulent, AM crust, kids)
viral conjunctivitis (watery, A/W URI)
toxic conjunctivitis (r/t meds, chemicals, toxins)
blepharitis
Question:
Chalazion
Answer:
a nodule or cyst, usually on the upper eyelid, caused by obstruction in a
sebaceous gland. PAINLESS. HARD. May have been style first; also commonly
associated with blepharitis.
No pain, gradual onset, self-resolves
Question:
Main difference between chalazion and stye
Answer:
chalazion - blockage, no pain
stye - infection, pain
,Question:
Stye/hordeolum
Answer:
Small infected bump on the eyelid, usually in between the eyelash hairs
because the HAIR FOLLICLE is infected. More of a yellowish pustule.
TENDER. Can evolve to chalazion.
heals on its own (usually after it bursts)
Question:
Diplopia
Answer:
double vision
can be temporary or persistent
if persistent, needs more investigation
Question:
Causes of monocular diplopia
Answer:
Mono r/t occurs when only one eye open
Cataracts
Dry eye
Retinal abnormalities
Question:
Cataracts
Answer:
clouding of the lens
vision loss
blurry vision, light sensitivity, hard to see in dark/glare at night, difference in
vision between the eyes, diplopia in one eye
tx: surgery
Question:
Binocular diplopia causes
Answer:
bi - double vision with two eyes open
STRAbismus (STRay - eyes not aligned)
stroke, TIA
head injury
brain tumors, aneurysms
diabetes, thyroid
MG, MS
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