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1
Q

Name some referral points for eye OTC

A
true eye pain/not gritty foreign body type
vision affected
photophobia
contact lens wearer
trauma
eye surgery in last 6 months 
inflammation with rash on face
2
Q

Common symptoms of conjunctivitis

A

Sticky, purulent discharge, gritty and red

3
Q

If a patient is presenting with purulent discharge from eye, cloudy eye, blurred/halo vision and headache/vomiting, what is this risk and appt action?

A

Red flags for acute angle closure glaucoma - need to refer to A&E asap due to risk of eyesight loss

4
Q

When would you NOT use chloramphenicol for conjunctivitis otc?

A

<2 yrs
Family history of blood dysgrasias/myelosuppression
glaucoma/contact lenses/any of the ed flag referrals, dry eye syndrome
recently had conjunctivitis

5
Q

what is the dosing instructions for chloramphenicol eye drops and key counselling

A

every 2 hours for the first 48hrs then every 4 hours during waking hours fo 5 days use
store in frridge

6
Q

What is fist line treatment for localised non bullous impetigo

A

hydrogen peroxide 1% cream, applied 2-3x a day for 5 days

7
Q

Which antibiotics should be AVOIDED in sore throats?

A

Amoxicillin - avoid because if glandular fever (epstein barr) can cause maculopapular rash

8
Q

In what situation would you give antibiotics for otitis media

A

No improvement in 72hrs
systemic involvement
mastoiditis (pain swelling behind ear)
bilateral otitis media in <2 years old

9
Q

If a child <12 years comes in with typical symptoms of otitis externa (e.g. swimmer, itchy, inflammation and pain in ear canal) what would you do?

A

Refer because no products otc for <12

10
Q

What is main treatment of otitis externa otc

A

topcal acetic acid 2 sptray (ear calm) in 12+ = 2days use

11
Q

Which ear wax products are to be avoided in patients with peanut allergy?

A

cerumol as contains arachis oil

12
Q

When would you refer in terms of duration of fever symptoms in
3-6 months old
>6 months old

A

3-6 months old= refer if >24hrs

>6months=refer if >72hrs

13
Q

What is the temperature cut off for referral in <3 months and 3-6months

A

<3 months= >38degrees

3-6months =39 degrees