NR602 Midterm Test Exam with Solution | A+

NR602 Midterm Test Exam with Solution | A+ What is a chalazion? - ️️ -Benign, chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the eyelid What causes a chalazion? - ️️ -Blockage of the meibomian gland What puts a person at risk for a chalazion? - ️️ -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? - ️️ -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? - ️️ -Good eye hygiene What is treatment for chalazion? - ️️ -Warm, moist compresses 3x a day If secondarily infected: sulfacetamide or erythromycin What is the follow-up for chalazion? - ️️ -In 2-4 weeks If still present after 6wks, follow up w/ophthalmologist What is blepharitis? - ️️ -Inflammation/infection of the lid margins (chronic problem) What are the two types of blepharitis? - ️️ -Seborrheic (non-ulcerative) Ulcerative What can cause seborrheic blepharitis? - ️️