NURS 5433 MIDTERM EXAM
2025\2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Describe the symptoms of Blepharitis? - ANSWER- •Crusty,
irritated and redness on the eye lid margin
•Build up of debris close to the root of the eyelash
•Dry eye symptoms such as red eyes or foreign body
sensation.
What is the Pharmacological treatment for resistant or persistent
infection of Blepharitis? (2) - ANSWER- 1. Doxycycline 100mg
PO BID
2. Tetracycline 250mg QID
A 40 year old woman comes with complaints scaling, crusting and
redness in her eyelid. She said she is having trouble driving when
,it's sunny out, which of the following medications would you
recommend to start with first?
A. Doxycycline 100mg PO BID
B. Tetracycline 250mg QID
C. Cold moist compress to reduce inflammation
D. Lid scrub wit baby shampoo - ANSWER- D. Lid scrub wit
baby shampoo
Which condition is most often associated with Posterior
Blepharitis?
A. Seborrhea
B. Rosacea
C. Astigmatism
D. Conjunctivitis - ANSWER- B. Rosacea
A painful, red swelling at the eyelid margin is most bc consistent
with:
A. Hordeolum
B. Chalazion
C. Conjunctivitis
D. Cataract - ANSWER- A. Hordeolum
,The preferred management for a hordeolum includes:
A. Topical steroids
B. Warm compresses
C. Oral antivirals
D. Eyepatch - ANSWER- B. Warm compresses
What is the difference between a Hordeolum and a Chalazion? -
ANSWER- A hordeolum is painful and is usually on the lid margin.
A chalazion usually points inside the lid and is usually painless
A 7-year-old presents with red eyes, purulent discharge, and
eyelids matted shut in the morning. There is no significant itching
what is most likely type of conjunctivitis?
A. Allergic
B. Viral
C. Bacterial
D. Herpetic - ANSWER- C. Bacterial
Which symptom is most characteristic of allergic conjunctivitis?
A. Pre auricular lymphadenopathy
, B. Bilateral itching and watery discharge
C. Thick yellow discharge
D. Unilateral redness with crusting - ANSWER- B. Bilateral
itching and watery discharge
A patient presents with watery eye discharge pre-auricular
lymphadenopathy and a gritty sensation in the eye which type of
conjunctivitis is most likely?
A. Allergic.
B. Viral.
C. Bacterial.
D. Fungal. - ANSWER- B. Viral
Herpetic viral conjunctivitis is distinguished from other types of
conjunctivitis by which diagnostic finding? - ANSWER- Dendritic
lesions on fluorescein stain
What diagnostic exam is done to check optic nerve function and
anterior chamber inflammation? - ANSWER- Dilated Pupil Exam
Which two antibiotics are used for systemic chlamydia, and
gonococcal conjunctivitis? - ANSWER- 1. Ceftriaxone
2. Doxycycline
2025\2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Describe the symptoms of Blepharitis? - ANSWER- •Crusty,
irritated and redness on the eye lid margin
•Build up of debris close to the root of the eyelash
•Dry eye symptoms such as red eyes or foreign body
sensation.
What is the Pharmacological treatment for resistant or persistent
infection of Blepharitis? (2) - ANSWER- 1. Doxycycline 100mg
PO BID
2. Tetracycline 250mg QID
A 40 year old woman comes with complaints scaling, crusting and
redness in her eyelid. She said she is having trouble driving when
,it's sunny out, which of the following medications would you
recommend to start with first?
A. Doxycycline 100mg PO BID
B. Tetracycline 250mg QID
C. Cold moist compress to reduce inflammation
D. Lid scrub wit baby shampoo - ANSWER- D. Lid scrub wit
baby shampoo
Which condition is most often associated with Posterior
Blepharitis?
A. Seborrhea
B. Rosacea
C. Astigmatism
D. Conjunctivitis - ANSWER- B. Rosacea
A painful, red swelling at the eyelid margin is most bc consistent
with:
A. Hordeolum
B. Chalazion
C. Conjunctivitis
D. Cataract - ANSWER- A. Hordeolum
,The preferred management for a hordeolum includes:
A. Topical steroids
B. Warm compresses
C. Oral antivirals
D. Eyepatch - ANSWER- B. Warm compresses
What is the difference between a Hordeolum and a Chalazion? -
ANSWER- A hordeolum is painful and is usually on the lid margin.
A chalazion usually points inside the lid and is usually painless
A 7-year-old presents with red eyes, purulent discharge, and
eyelids matted shut in the morning. There is no significant itching
what is most likely type of conjunctivitis?
A. Allergic
B. Viral
C. Bacterial
D. Herpetic - ANSWER- C. Bacterial
Which symptom is most characteristic of allergic conjunctivitis?
A. Pre auricular lymphadenopathy
, B. Bilateral itching and watery discharge
C. Thick yellow discharge
D. Unilateral redness with crusting - ANSWER- B. Bilateral
itching and watery discharge
A patient presents with watery eye discharge pre-auricular
lymphadenopathy and a gritty sensation in the eye which type of
conjunctivitis is most likely?
A. Allergic.
B. Viral.
C. Bacterial.
D. Fungal. - ANSWER- B. Viral
Herpetic viral conjunctivitis is distinguished from other types of
conjunctivitis by which diagnostic finding? - ANSWER- Dendritic
lesions on fluorescein stain
What diagnostic exam is done to check optic nerve function and
anterior chamber inflammation? - ANSWER- Dilated Pupil Exam
Which two antibiotics are used for systemic chlamydia, and
gonococcal conjunctivitis? - ANSWER- 1. Ceftriaxone
2. Doxycycline
