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NR602 Midterm Questions & 100% Correct
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What is a chalazion?
✓ -:- Benign, chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the eyelid
What causes a chalazion?
✓ -:- Blockage of the meibomian gland
What puts a person at risk for a chalazion?
✓ -:- 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?
✓ -:- Painless
Does NOT involve lashes
Lid edema or palpable mass
Red or grey mass on inner aspect of lid margin
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What is prevention for chalazion?
✓ -:- Good eye hygiene
What is treatment for chalazion?
✓ -:- Warm, moist compresses 3x a day
If secondarily infected: sulfacetamide or erythromycin
What is the follow-up for chalazion?
✓ -:- In 2-4 weeks
If still present after 6wks, follow up w/ophthalmologist
What is blepharitis?
✓ -:- Inflammation/infection of the lid margins (chronic problem)
What are the two types of blepharitis?
✓ -:- Seborrheic (non-ulcerative)
Ulcerative
What can cause seborrheic blepharitis?
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✓ -:- Irritants (smoke, makeup, chemicals)
What are s/s of seborrheic blepharitis?
✓ -:- Chronic inflammation of eyelid
Erythema
Greasy scaling of anterior eyelid
Loss of eyelashes
Seborrheic dermatitis of eyebrows/scalp
What usually causes ulcerative blepharitis?
✓ -:- Infection w/staph or strep
What are s/s of ulcerative blepharitis?
✓ -:- Itching
Tearing
Recurrent styes
Chalazia
Photophobia
Small ulceration at eyelid margin
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NR602 Midterm Questions & 100% Correct
Answers- Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
What is a chalazion?
✓ -:- Benign, chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the eyelid
What causes a chalazion?
✓ -:- Blockage of the meibomian gland
What puts a person at risk for a chalazion?
✓ -:- 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?
✓ -:- Painless
Does NOT involve lashes
Lid edema or palpable mass
Red or grey mass on inner aspect of lid margin
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What is prevention for chalazion?
✓ -:- Good eye hygiene
What is treatment for chalazion?
✓ -:- Warm, moist compresses 3x a day
If secondarily infected: sulfacetamide or erythromycin
What is the follow-up for chalazion?
✓ -:- In 2-4 weeks
If still present after 6wks, follow up w/ophthalmologist
What is blepharitis?
✓ -:- Inflammation/infection of the lid margins (chronic problem)
What are the two types of blepharitis?
✓ -:- Seborrheic (non-ulcerative)
Ulcerative
What can cause seborrheic blepharitis?
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✓ -:- Irritants (smoke, makeup, chemicals)
What are s/s of seborrheic blepharitis?
✓ -:- Chronic inflammation of eyelid
Erythema
Greasy scaling of anterior eyelid
Loss of eyelashes
Seborrheic dermatitis of eyebrows/scalp
What usually causes ulcerative blepharitis?
✓ -:- Infection w/staph or strep
What are s/s of ulcerative blepharitis?
✓ -:- Itching
Tearing
Recurrent styes
Chalazia
Photophobia
Small ulceration at eyelid margin
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