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Conjunctivitis Flashcards

1
Q

What is conjunctivitis?

A

Inflammation of the conjunctiva

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2
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What are the types of conjunctivitis?

A

Bacterial
Viral
Allergic

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What is the onset of bacterial conjunctivitis?

A

Acute

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4
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Is bacterial conjunctivitis typically uni or bilateral?

A

Unilateral

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How does bacterial conjunctivitis present?

A

Red irritated eye

Purulent discharge

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6
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How is bacterial conjunctivitis managed?

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Antibiotic eye drops = chloramphenicol

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7
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What is the onset of viral conjunctivitis?

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Acute

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Is viral conjunctivitis typically uni or bilateral?

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Bilateral

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How does viral conjunctivitis present?

A

Red eye
Watery discharge
Enlarged pre-auricular lymph nodes

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10
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How is viral conjunctivitis managed?

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Lubricant eye drops

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11
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What advice should you give to patients with acute conjunctivitis?

A

Bathe eyes with cooled boiled water
Avoid contact lenses
Avoid sharing towels etc

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12
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When should patients with viral/bacterial conjunctivitis seek further help?

A

Reduced visual acuity
Photophobia
Eyelid swelling

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13
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What is the onset of allergic conjunctivitis?

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Chronic - usually seasonal

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14
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Is allergic conjunctivitis normally uni or bilateral?

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Bilateral

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15
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How does allergic conjunctivitis present?

A

Red itchy eye
Watery discharge
Family history of atopy

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16
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What are the signs of allergic conjunctivitis?

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Follicles in the lower tarsal conjunctiva

Cobblestones under upper lid

17
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How is allergic conjunctivitis managed?

A

Topical/systemic antihistamines

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