NR511 week 3 2026/2027
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retinal examination - ANSWER ✔✔indicated for changes in
sharpness or color perception, flashes of lights, floaters, or distortion of
vision
choroid - ANSWER ✔✔layer of blood vessels and connective tissue
between the sclera and retina. part of the urea and supplies nutrients to
the inner parts of the eye.
choroiditis - ANSWER ✔✔inflammation of the choroid
cornea - ANSWER ✔✔no blood vessels, receives nourishment from
tears and aqueous humor that fills the chamber behind it.
, red eyes - ANSWER ✔✔dilated blood vessels in the sclera, often
accompanied by itchiness, pain, discharge, edema, visual acuity
changes.
allergic conjunctivitis - ANSWER ✔✔Itching is the most consistent
sign; it is also characterized by red eyes and other allergic disease
symptoms such as sneezing.
bacterial conjunctivitis - ANSWER ✔✔lymph node swelling is not
common
purulent discharge. Other signs and symptoms include reddened
conjunctiva (both over the eyeball and inside lid) and eyelid swelling.
The infection may present unilaterally but often becomes bilateral due to
contamination. The infection may resolve without treatment; antibiotic
drops can shorten the duration. Most antibiotic drops are effective in
eradicating the bacteria and should be used 4 times per day for 5-7
days. Antibiotic choice should be based on the client's allergies,
preference, formulary coverage (i.e., cost), and availability. Treatment
should be extended to the other eye if symptoms develop.
toxic conjunctivitis - ANSWER ✔✔Inflammation of the conjunctiva
due to medications, chemicals, or toxins can cause red, itchy eyes.
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retinal examination - ANSWER ✔✔indicated for changes in
sharpness or color perception, flashes of lights, floaters, or distortion of
vision
choroid - ANSWER ✔✔layer of blood vessels and connective tissue
between the sclera and retina. part of the urea and supplies nutrients to
the inner parts of the eye.
choroiditis - ANSWER ✔✔inflammation of the choroid
cornea - ANSWER ✔✔no blood vessels, receives nourishment from
tears and aqueous humor that fills the chamber behind it.
, red eyes - ANSWER ✔✔dilated blood vessels in the sclera, often
accompanied by itchiness, pain, discharge, edema, visual acuity
changes.
allergic conjunctivitis - ANSWER ✔✔Itching is the most consistent
sign; it is also characterized by red eyes and other allergic disease
symptoms such as sneezing.
bacterial conjunctivitis - ANSWER ✔✔lymph node swelling is not
common
purulent discharge. Other signs and symptoms include reddened
conjunctiva (both over the eyeball and inside lid) and eyelid swelling.
The infection may present unilaterally but often becomes bilateral due to
contamination. The infection may resolve without treatment; antibiotic
drops can shorten the duration. Most antibiotic drops are effective in
eradicating the bacteria and should be used 4 times per day for 5-7
days. Antibiotic choice should be based on the client's allergies,
preference, formulary coverage (i.e., cost), and availability. Treatment
should be extended to the other eye if symptoms develop.
toxic conjunctivitis - ANSWER ✔✔Inflammation of the conjunctiva
due to medications, chemicals, or toxins can cause red, itchy eyes.
