NR 602 MIDTERM study guide 4 (STUDY MODE) Latest Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+

NR 602 MIDTERM study guide 4 (STUDY MODE) Latest Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+ MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE: PART-1 TOPICS Covered o Chalazions o Blepharitis o Conjunctivitis o Hand-foot-mouth syndrome o Strep pharyngitis o Kawasaki disease o Rheumatic fever o Milia o Port-wine stain/Nevus flammeus o Salmon patch o Café-au lait spot o Impetigo o Molluscum Contagiosum o Verruca Vulgaris o Herpetic Whitlow CHALAZIONS – Benign, chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the eyelid Causes – blockage of the meibomian cyst Risk – hordeolum or any condition which may impede flow through the meibomian gland. Also mite species that reside in lash follicles Assessment – PAINLESS, NOT INVOLVING LASHES Lid edema, or palpable mass Red or grey mass on the inner aspect of lid margin Prevention – good eye hygiene Treatment – warm, moist compresses 3x per day Antibiotics not indicated because chalazion is granulomatous condition, if secondarily infected consider SULFACETAMIDE, ERYTHROMYCIN Follow up – 2-4 weeks, if still present after 6 weeks follow up with ophthalmologist BLEPHARITIS – Inflamation/infection of the lid margins (chronic problem) 2 types – seborrheic (non ulcerative) : irritants (smoke, make up, chemicals) s&s – chronic inflammation of the eyelid, erythema, greasy scaling of anterior eyelid, loss of eyelashes, seborrhea dermatitis of eyebrows and scalp Ulcerative- infection with staphylococcus or streptococcus s&s – itching, tearing, recurrent styes, chalazia, photophobia, small ulceration at eyelid margin, broken or absent eyelashes • the most frequent complaint is ongoing eye irritation and conjunctiva redness Treatment – clean with baby shampoo 2-4 times a day, warm compresses, lid massage (right after warm compress)