NR602 / NR 602 Primary Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family Practicum MIDTERM Exam | Highly Rated | LATEST| Chamberlain College 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 1 / 3
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) 2 / 3
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
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