Question 1

In assessing the eyes, which of the following is considered a red flag finding when associated with eye redness?

Accepted Answer

A grossly visible corneal defect is a red flag as it may indicate a serious condition such as a corneal ulcer or abrasion that requires immediate attention.

Question 2

A 9-month-old patient presents with fever and large areas of redness and bullae over the trunk, palms, legs, and soles of the feet. There is redness and swelling of the conjunctiva and lips. The clinician should recognize this condition as:

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are characteristic of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, often a reaction to a medication or an infection. Giant cell arteritis, botulism, and myasthenia gravis do not present with these skin and mucous membrane symptoms.

Question 3

Ptosis is commonly the first sign of:

Accepted Answer

Ptosis, or drooping of the eyelid, is often one of the first signs of myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body.

Question 4

A 4-day-old newborn presents with redness and tearing of one eye. Slight pressure over the lacrimal sac produces white discharge. The clinician should be aware that the following condition is common in newborns:

Accepted Answer

Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac, often due to congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, which is common in newborns. The presentation of redness, tearing, and discharge upon pressure over the lacrimal sac is characteristic of this condition.

Question 5

Your patient is suffering from herpes zoster along the trigeminal nerve distribution of the face. You should carefully assess for the presence of:

Accepted Answer

Herpes zoster affecting the trigeminal nerve, particularly the ophthalmic branch, can lead to keratitis, which is inflammation of the cornea.

Quiz 5: The Eye

In assessing the eyes, which of the following is considered a red flag finding when associated with eye redness?

A 9-month-old patient presents with fever and large areas of redness and bullae over the trunk, palms, legs, and soles of the feet. There is redness and swelling of the conjunctiva and lips. The clinician should recognize this condition as:

Ptosis is commonly the first sign of:

A 4-day-old newborn presents with redness and tearing of one eye. Slight pressure over the lacrimal sac produces white discharge. The clinician should be aware that the following condition is common in newborns:

Your patient is suffering from herpes zoster along the trigeminal nerve distribution of the face. You should carefully assess for the presence of: