NUR 915 Module 2 Test With
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What EENT conditions require antibiotics/antivirals? - ANSWER -bacterial
conjunctivitis (after watchful waiting)
-blepharitis
-stye (after supportive tx not helping
-corneal abrasion
-otitis media
-external otitis
-bacterial sinusitis (after watchful waiting)
-strep throat
-tonsillitis
-children with FUO
What EENT conditions do not require antibiotics/antivirals? - ANSWER -viral
conjunctivitis
-allergic conjunctivitis
-chalazion
-serous otitis media/effusion
-viral sinusitis
,-allergic rhinitis
-viral pharyngitis
What are some defining characteristics of bacterial conjunctivitis? - ANSWER
-mucopurulent discharge
-itchy
-no pain
-photophobia
-matted eyelids
O - gradual
L - one or both eyes
D - days to weeks
C - 0/10 pain
A - photophobia
R - none
T - N/A
What diagnostic tests are available for both bacterial and viral conjunctivitis?
- ANSWER None initially but can obtain C+S or gram stain
What is the first line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis? - ANSWER
Non-pharmacological management; self-limiting in 3-4 days
,What is the second line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis? - ANSWER
-Ciprofloxacin 0.3% (Ciloxan) eye drops 1-2 drops Q2 hrs while awake for 2
days, then Q4 hrs for 5 days
-Polymyxin/ trimethoprim eye drops 1 drop Q3 hrs for 7-10 days (max 6
doses/day)
What are some non-pharmacological treatments for bacterial conjunctivitis? -
ANSWER -good hygiene
-avoid sharing (very contagious)
-stop contact lens use
-refer if not improved in 1 week
What are some defining characteristics for viral conjunctivitis? - ANSWER
-watery discharge
-no itching
-no pain
-eyes red and swollen
-enlarged pre auricular lymph nodes
O- sudden or gradual
L- one or both
D- days to week
, C- 0/10 pain
A- none
R- none
T- N/A
What are some risk factors for viral conjunctivitis? - ANSWER -Exposure
-Recent pharyngitis
-Overcrowding/ close quarters
What are some non-pharmacological treatments for viral conjunctivitis? -
ANSWER -artificial tears
-cold compress
-stop contact lens wearing
-good hygiene
-avoid sharing (very contagious)
-stay out of school/group activities for 10-21 days
What is the first line treatment for viral conjunctivitis? - ANSWER supportive
tx/non-pharmacological; self limiting 7-10 days
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What EENT conditions require antibiotics/antivirals? - ANSWER -bacterial
conjunctivitis (after watchful waiting)
-blepharitis
-stye (after supportive tx not helping
-corneal abrasion
-otitis media
-external otitis
-bacterial sinusitis (after watchful waiting)
-strep throat
-tonsillitis
-children with FUO
What EENT conditions do not require antibiotics/antivirals? - ANSWER -viral
conjunctivitis
-allergic conjunctivitis
-chalazion
-serous otitis media/effusion
-viral sinusitis
,-allergic rhinitis
-viral pharyngitis
What are some defining characteristics of bacterial conjunctivitis? - ANSWER
-mucopurulent discharge
-itchy
-no pain
-photophobia
-matted eyelids
O - gradual
L - one or both eyes
D - days to weeks
C - 0/10 pain
A - photophobia
R - none
T - N/A
What diagnostic tests are available for both bacterial and viral conjunctivitis?
- ANSWER None initially but can obtain C+S or gram stain
What is the first line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis? - ANSWER
Non-pharmacological management; self-limiting in 3-4 days
,What is the second line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis? - ANSWER
-Ciprofloxacin 0.3% (Ciloxan) eye drops 1-2 drops Q2 hrs while awake for 2
days, then Q4 hrs for 5 days
-Polymyxin/ trimethoprim eye drops 1 drop Q3 hrs for 7-10 days (max 6
doses/day)
What are some non-pharmacological treatments for bacterial conjunctivitis? -
ANSWER -good hygiene
-avoid sharing (very contagious)
-stop contact lens use
-refer if not improved in 1 week
What are some defining characteristics for viral conjunctivitis? - ANSWER
-watery discharge
-no itching
-no pain
-eyes red and swollen
-enlarged pre auricular lymph nodes
O- sudden or gradual
L- one or both
D- days to week
, C- 0/10 pain
A- none
R- none
T- N/A
What are some risk factors for viral conjunctivitis? - ANSWER -Exposure
-Recent pharyngitis
-Overcrowding/ close quarters
What are some non-pharmacological treatments for viral conjunctivitis? -
ANSWER -artificial tears
-cold compress
-stop contact lens wearing
-good hygiene
-avoid sharing (very contagious)
-stay out of school/group activities for 10-21 days
What is the first line treatment for viral conjunctivitis? - ANSWER supportive
tx/non-pharmacological; self limiting 7-10 days
