Trauma & Neurological Flashcards
1
Q
what causes corneal abrasion (damage to cornea)
A
- scratches
- contact lenses
- finger nail
- entropion
2
Q
contact lenses increase the risk of what pathogen
A
pseudomonas
3
Q
fluorescein stain in corneal abrasion reveals
A
ulcer
4
Q
Tx corneal abrasion
A
- chloramphenicol
- analgesia
5
Q
damage to CN3 leading to lack of eye movement
A
third nerve palsy
6
Q
symptoms of third nerve palsy (2)
A
- eyelids closed
- pupils enlarged
7
Q
causes of third nerve palsy
A
- head injury
- infection
- tumour
- aneurysm
8
Q
a SNS disruption that leads to miosis/anhydrosis/ptosis/enophthalmos
A
Horner’s syndrome
