Eyes
The condition characterized by an imbalance between the production and outflow of aqueous humor, leading to increased Intraocular Pressure (IOP).
What is Glaucoma?
The inflammation of the external ear canal, often associated with water exposure, earning it the nickname "swimmer's ear."
What is Otitis Externa?
The chronic, autoimmune skin disease characterized by rapid turnover and shedding of epidermal cells, leading to silvery, scaly plaques.
What is Psoriasis?
The major nursing intervention to prevent systemic absorption when administering eye drops.
What is Nasolacrimal Occlusion (or gently pressing on the inner canthus)?
A primary patient teaching point regarding sun exposure for any client prescribed topical retinoids or benzoyl peroxide.
What is Photosensitivity (or risk of sunburn)?
The two main forms of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), categorized by the presence or absence of abnormal blood vessel growth.
What are Dry and Wet?
Inflammation and infection of the middle ear space, most commonly seen in children.
What is Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?
The common skin condition involving plugged hair follicles, leading to the formation of papules, pustules, and in severe cases, cysts.
What is Acne Vulgaris?
This class of glaucoma drug requires the nurse to monitor for systemic cardiovascular side effects like bradycardia.
What are Beta-adrenergic Blockers?
The most serious contraindication for the systemic antiacne drug Isotretinoin.
What is Pregnancy?
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the eyelids, commonly known as a stye.
What is a Hordeolum?
This structural condition, often a precursor to infection, involves fluid buildup in the middle ear without signs of acute infection.
What is Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)?
The three degrees of burn severity that are treated with broad-spectrum topical antibacterials like Silver sulfadiazine.
What are Second- and Third-Degree Burns?
The primary action of Mydriatics used in the eye.
What is to dilate the pupils?
The topical drug commonly used for psoriasis that is classified as a Vitamin D Analogue.
What is Calcipotriol (or Calcitriol)?
A non-infectious condition that occurs when the eye's natural lens becomes opaque or cloudy.
What is a Cataract?
An accumulation of this substance, which is a mix of secretions and exfoliated epithelial cells, can cause hearing loss and requires Ceruminolytics.
What is Cerumen (earwax)?
A major risk associated with excessive UV exposure, which sunscreens are designed to prevent.
What is Skin Cancer (or premature aging/keratosis)?
This safety measure is crucial when a patient is using Ceruminolytics (earwax softeners) for an ear blockage.
What is confirming the patency of the tympanic membrane (TM)?
The drug used for burns that requires the nurse to monitor for leukopenia and has the side effect of photosensitivity.
What is Silver sulfadiazine?
The most common cause of Acute Conjunctivitis (pink eye) in adults, which is highly contagious.
What is a Virus?
This symptom, described as ringing, buzzing, or hissing in the ears, is a potential adverse effect of ototoxic medications.
What is Tinnitus?
The most severe classification of acne for which the systemic drug Isotretinoin is typically reserved.
What is Severe Cystic Acne?
The class of drugs used to treat "wet" AMD that works by inhibiting the formation of new, leaky blood vessels.
What are Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors?
The difference between Chemical sunscreens and Physical sunscreens.
What is Chemical sunscreens absorb UV radiation, while Physical sunscreens reflect it?