NR602 / NR 602 Primary Care of the
Childbearing and Childrearing Family
Practicum MIDTERM Exam | Highly Rated
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What is a chalazion? – ANSWER Benign, chronic
lipogranulomatous inflammation of the eyelid
What causes a chalazion? – ANSWER Blockage of the
meibomian gland
What puts a person at risk for a chalazion? – 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? – 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? – ANSWER Good eye
hygiene
What is treatment for chalazion? – ANSWER Warm,
moist compresses 3x a day
If secondarily infected: sulfacetamide or erythromycin
What is the follow-up for chalazion? – ANSWER In 2-4
weeks
If still present after 6wks, follow up w/ophthalmologist
What is blepharitis? – ANSWER Inflammation/infection
of the lid margins (chronic problem)
What are the two types of blepharitis? – ANSWER
Seborrheic (non-ulcerative)
Ulcerative
What can cause seborrheic blepharitis? – ANSWER
Irritants (smoke, makeup, chemicals)
What are s/s of seborrheic blepharitis? – ANSWER
Chronic inflammation of eyelid
Erythema
Greasy scaling of anterior eyelid
Loss of eyelashes
Seborrheic dermatitis of eyebrows/scalp
What usually causes ulcerative blepharitis? – ANSWER
Infection w/staph or strep
What are s/s of ulcerative blepharitis? – ANSWER
Itching
Tearing