NR 602 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST 2025 -2026 NEW UPDATED
VERSION GUARANTEED PASS A+ (CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY)
What is a chalazion? - ANSWER ->Benign, chronic lip
granulomatous inflammation of the eyelid
What causes a chalazion? - ANSWER ->Blockage of the
meibomian gland
What puts a person at risk for a chalazion? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER ->Good eye
hygiene
What is treatment for chalazion? - ANSWER ->Warm, moist
compresses 3x a day
,If secondarily infected: sulfacetamide or erythromycin
What is the follow-up for chalazion? - ANSWER ->In 2-4 weeks
If still present after 6wks, follow up w/ophthalmologist
What is blepharitis? - ANSWER ->Inflammation/infection of the
lid margins (chronic problem)
What are the two types of blepharitis? - ANSWER ->Seborrheic
(non-ulcerative)
Ulcerative
What can cause seborrheic blepharitis? - ANSWER ->Irritants
(smoke, makeup, chemicals)
What are s/s of seborrheic blepharitis? - ANSWER ->Chronic
inflammation of eyelid
Erythema
Greasy scaling of anterior eyelid
Loss of eyelashes
Seborrheic dermatitis of eyebrows/scalp
What usually causes ulcerative blepharitis? - ANSWER -
>Infection w/staph or strep
What are s/s of ulcerative blepharitis? - 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? - ANSWER ->Clean
w/baby shampoo 2-4 times/day
Warm compresses
Lid massage (right after warm massage)
How are infected eyelids with blepharitis treated? - ANSWER
>Antistaph abx: bacitracin, erythromycin 0.05% x1 wk and
quinolone ointments
How is blepharitis infection resistant to topical abx treated? -
ANSWER ->Tetracycline 250mg PO x4
Doxy 100mg PO x2
What is conjunctivitis? - ANSWER ->Inflammation or irritation of
conjunctiva
What is the most common cause of conjunctivitis in peds? -
ANSWER ->Bacteria
VERSION GUARANTEED PASS A+ (CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY)
What is a chalazion? - ANSWER ->Benign, chronic lip
granulomatous inflammation of the eyelid
What causes a chalazion? - ANSWER ->Blockage of the
meibomian gland
What puts a person at risk for a chalazion? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER ->Good eye
hygiene
What is treatment for chalazion? - ANSWER ->Warm, moist
compresses 3x a day
,If secondarily infected: sulfacetamide or erythromycin
What is the follow-up for chalazion? - ANSWER ->In 2-4 weeks
If still present after 6wks, follow up w/ophthalmologist
What is blepharitis? - ANSWER ->Inflammation/infection of the
lid margins (chronic problem)
What are the two types of blepharitis? - ANSWER ->Seborrheic
(non-ulcerative)
Ulcerative
What can cause seborrheic blepharitis? - ANSWER ->Irritants
(smoke, makeup, chemicals)
What are s/s of seborrheic blepharitis? - ANSWER ->Chronic
inflammation of eyelid
Erythema
Greasy scaling of anterior eyelid
Loss of eyelashes
Seborrheic dermatitis of eyebrows/scalp
What usually causes ulcerative blepharitis? - ANSWER -
>Infection w/staph or strep
What are s/s of ulcerative blepharitis? - 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? - ANSWER ->Clean
w/baby shampoo 2-4 times/day
Warm compresses
Lid massage (right after warm massage)
How are infected eyelids with blepharitis treated? - ANSWER
>Antistaph abx: bacitracin, erythromycin 0.05% x1 wk and
quinolone ointments
How is blepharitis infection resistant to topical abx treated? -
ANSWER ->Tetracycline 250mg PO x4
Doxy 100mg PO x2
What is conjunctivitis? - ANSWER ->Inflammation or irritation of
conjunctiva
What is the most common cause of conjunctivitis in peds? -
ANSWER ->Bacteria