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NR602 Midterm Exam
What is a chalazion? - CORRECT ANSWER Benign, chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the
eyelid

What causes a chalazion? - CORRECT ANSWER Blockage of the meibomian gland

What puts a person at risk for a chalazion? - CORRECT ANSWER Hordeolum or any condition which
may impede flow through the meibomian gland.



Mite species that reside in lash follicles.

What are physical exam findings for a chalazion? - CORRECT ANSWER Painless

Does NOT involve lashes

Lid edema or palpable mass

Red or grey mass on inner aspect of lid margin

What is prevention for chalazion? - CORRECT ANSWER Good eye hygiene

What is treatment for chalazion? - CORRECT ANSWER Warm, moist compresses 3x a day

If secondarily infected: sulfacetamide or erythromycin

What is the follow-up for chalazion? - CORRECT ANSWER In 2-4 weeks

If still present after 6wks, follow up w/ophthalmologist

What is blepharitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation/infection of the lid margins (chronic
problem)

What are the two types of blepharitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Seborrheic (non-ulcerative)

Ulcerative

What can cause seborrheic blepharitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Irritants (smoke, makeup, chemicals)

What are s/s of seborrheic blepharitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic inflammation of eyelid

Erythema

Greasy scaling of anterior eyelid

Loss of eyelashes

Seborrheic dermatitis of eyebrows/scalp

What usually causes ulcerative blepharitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Infection w/staph or strep

What are s/s of ulcerative blepharitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Itching

Tearing

, Recurrent styes

Chalazia

Photophobia

Small ulceration at eyelid margin

Broken/absent eyelashes

Most frequent complaint: ongoing eye irritation, conjunctiva redness

What is the treatment for blepharitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Clean w/baby shampoo 2-4 times/day

Warm compresses

Lid massage (right after warm massage)

How are infected eyelids with blepharitis treated? - CORRECT ANSWER Antistaph abx: bacitracin,
erythromycin 0.05% x1 wk and quinolone ointments

How is blepharitis infection resistant to topical abx treated? - CORRECT ANSWER Tetracycline
250mg PO x4

Doxy 100mg PO x2

What is conjunctivitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation or irritation of conjunctiva

What is the most common cause of conjunctivitis in peds? - CORRECT ANSWER Bacteria

What are some common causes of bacterial conjunctivitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Contact lenses

Rubbing eyes

Trauma

What are s/s of bacterial conjunctivitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Purulent (green/yellow) drainage,
initially unilateral, then bilat



Sensation of FB is common



Redness



Crust/matted eyelids in AM

How long does bacterial conjunctivitis usually last? - CORRECT ANSWER 5-7 days (self-limiting)

What is the treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Eye drops: polytrim,
erythromycin, tobramycin, cipro

What is the most common organism causing bacterial conjunctivitis? - CORRECT ANSWER H.
influenza

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