EXAM 1 NR 545
Terms in this set (22)
,Allergic conjunctivitis: IgE mediated disease in response to triggers. Common
triggers can be seasonal such as grass, pollens, and
mold. Persistent allergic triggers include dust mites and
animal dander.
Bilateral, itchy red eyes with rope like discharge and
clear nasal discharge
Bilateral injected conjunctiva, clear discharge
Treatment based on identification and limiting
exposure to allergen.
Medications include cromolyn ophthalmic drops, oral
antihistamines, antihistamine eye drops
, Viral conjunctivitis: Most commonly caused by the adenovirus.
Unilateral or bilateral red eyes, reports of current or
recent viral infection, such as a UTI
Unilateral or bilateral injected conjunctiva, watery
discharge
No antibacterial therapy needed.
Virus resolves in 2-3 weeks
Terms in this set (22)
,Allergic conjunctivitis: IgE mediated disease in response to triggers. Common
triggers can be seasonal such as grass, pollens, and
mold. Persistent allergic triggers include dust mites and
animal dander.
Bilateral, itchy red eyes with rope like discharge and
clear nasal discharge
Bilateral injected conjunctiva, clear discharge
Treatment based on identification and limiting
exposure to allergen.
Medications include cromolyn ophthalmic drops, oral
antihistamines, antihistamine eye drops
, Viral conjunctivitis: Most commonly caused by the adenovirus.
Unilateral or bilateral red eyes, reports of current or
recent viral infection, such as a UTI
Unilateral or bilateral injected conjunctiva, watery
discharge
No antibacterial therapy needed.
Virus resolves in 2-3 weeks
