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Conjunctivitis Flashcards

1
Q

what is the definition of conjunctivitis

A

inflammation of the lining of the eyelid and eye ball

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2
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what is the most common cause of conjunctivitis

A

allergic reaction

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3
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what are the 3 causes of conjunctivitis

A

bacterial
viral
allergic

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4
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list the organisms that cause bacterial conjunctivitis

A

s.aureus
h.influenze
chlymidia/gonorrhoea

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5
Q

what 2 STI can cause conjunctivitis

A

chlymidia

gonorrhoea

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6
Q

list 3 viruses that can cause conjunctivitis

A

adenovirus
coxsackie
enterovirus
herpes

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7
Q

which virus can cause life threatening conjunctivitis

A

herpes

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8
Q

list 3 RFx for developing conjunctivitis

A

exposure to allergens

atopy

contact lens use

close contact

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9
Q

list 3 allergens that can cause conjunctivitis

A

dust mites

pollen

perfume

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10
Q

list 3 clinical features of bacterial conjunctivitis

A

purulent discharge

redness

eyes stuck together in the morning

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11
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list 3 features of viral conjunctivitis

A

watery discharge

redness

prearicular lymph nodes

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12
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what is the main difference between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis

A

bacterial: purulent discharge
viral: watery discharge

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13
Q

how can you tell the difference between viral and allergic conjunctivitis

A

allergic: nasal congestion

not present in viral conjunctivitis

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14
Q

list 5 red flags for conjunctivitis

A

reduced visual acuity

severe pain

headache

photophobia

Hx of trauma

red sticky eye in neonates

rapid progressive discharge

infection with herpes

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15
Q

what is the 1st line management for conjunctivitis

A

watch and wait

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16
Q

how long does conjunctivitis usually take to heal/resolve

A

7 days

17
Q

list 3 measures that can be taken to prevent conjunctivitis

A

dont share towels

wash hands

good hygiene

avoid touching eyes

18
Q

what topical medication can be given for managing conjunctivitis

A

abx

19
Q

list 2 abx than can be given to manage conjunctivitis

A

chloramphenicol eyedrops

fusidic acid eye drop

20
Q

what is keratitis

  1. inflammation of the lining of the eyelid and eye ball
  2. conjunctivitis that spreads to cornea
A
  1. conjunctivitis that spreads to cornea
21
Q

what abx can be used for treating bacterial conjunctivitis

A

chlorenphenicol

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