Vision
Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva
What is Conjunctivitis
Inflammation or infection of the middle ear, can be acute or chronic, patient will complain of otalgia
What is otitis media
Antibiotics, Diuretics, NSAIDs, Chemo Agents
What are ototoxic agents
In what eye disorder is hand hygiene emphasized to prevent the spread of infection
this drug is used off label for acute vertigo, has a sedative effect, restrict use in those with closed-angle glaucoma
What is diazepam (a benzodiazepine)
Can be acute or chronic. Inflammation of the eyelids. Lids can appear to have dandruff, and oily appearing skin, with occasional crusting
What is blepharitis
Triad of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss
What is Meniere's Disease
In this condition, the patient may experience recurrent injuries or corneal ulcers
What are corneal abrasions
For this condition: the nurse should ask about contact lens use, assess visual acuity, anticipate fluorescein staining with a slit lamp examination
What is corneal abrasion
For this disorder the patient will be prescribed the following: warm compress, gentle cleaning of the area with a mild cleanser, incision and drain if the condition persist
What is a chalazion
A small painful lump that develops at the base of a eye lash that has become infected with staphylococcus aureus
What is a hordeolum (stye)
Deficit in cochlea, cranial nerve VIII or brain
What is Sensorineural Hearing Loss
test to detect nystagmus. electrodes are placed near the eyes and movements of the eyes are recorded when the ear canal is stimulated. after the client is to remain on bedrest and NPO until vertigo subsides
What is an electronystagmography (ENG)
After this procedure the patient should not wash their hair for 1 week, no airplane travel for weeks, the clint should be instructed not to blow their nose for 1 week.
What is post op care for tympanoplasty or myringotomy
this drug has antihistamine and anticholinergic effects and is used to treat vertigo
What is meclizine
Occurs when the meibomian (oil-producing glands in eyelid) become blocked and presents as a small, non-infectious, painless bump
What is a chalazion
Inflammation of the external ear canal
What is otitis externa aka Swimmer's ear
measures the mobility of the TM and middle ear structures relative to sound (used for dx middle ear disease)
What is a tympanogram
With this symptom- (present in most inner ear conditions), the nurse must monitor functional ability and balance and take fall risk precautions.
What is Nursing Interventions for vertigo
With drugs in this class the nurse needs to observe for urinary retention and observe for sedation. Effective in the treatment of vertigo and nausea.
What is the client with 1st generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine and dimenhydrinate
Presents with significant pain in the affected eye, excessive tearing, foreign body sensation
What is corneal abrasion
Caused by displaced calcium crystals in the inner ear. Sudden onset, treated with bedrest and meclizine
What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Often secondary to otitis media. Characterized by sudden onset of vertigo, nausea and vomiting. Treated with bedrest, meclizine or dimenhydrinate
What is labyrinthitis- inflammation of the labyrinth in the inner ear
A team of providers teach the client exercises that can help them adapt to and minimize the effects of vertigo.
What is Vestibular Rehabilitation
What is scopolamine