NR 602 Midterm Questions with Correct Answers
What is a chalazion? Correct Answer Benign, chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the eyelid
What causes a chalazion? Correct Answer Blockage of the meibomian gland
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NR 602 Midterm Questions with Correct Answers
What is a chalazion? Correct Answer Benign, chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the eyelid
What causes a chalazion? Correct Answer Blockage of the meibomian gland
What puts a person at risk for a chalazion? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct Answer Good eye hygiene
What is treatment for chalazion? Correct Answer Warm, moist compresses 3x a day
If secondarily infected: sulfacetamide or erythromycin
What is the follow-up for chalazion? Correct Answer In 2-4 weeks
If still present after 6wks, follow up w/ophthalmologist
What is blepharitis? Correct Answer Inflammation/infection of the lid margins (chronic problem)
What are the two types of blepharitis? Correct Answer Seborrheic (non-ulcerative)
Ulcerative
What can cause seborrheic blepharitis? Correct Answer Irritants (smoke, makeup, chemicals)
What are s/s of seborrheic blepharitis? Correct Answer Chronic inflammation of eyelid
Erythema
Greasy scaling of anterior eyelid
Loss of eyelashes
Seborrheic dermatitis of eyebrows/scalp
What usually causes ulcerative blepharitis? Correct Answer Infection w/staph or strep
What are s/s of ulcerative blepharitis? Correct Answer Itching
Tearing
Recurrent styes
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