Your patient is suffering from herpes zoster along the trigeminal ...

[pane00]

Your patient is suffering from herpes zoster along the trigeminal nerve distribution of the face. You should carefully assess for the presence of:
 
  A. Keratitis
  B. Uveitis
  C. Scleritis
  D. Conjunctivitis

Question 2

A patient presents with eye redness, scant discharge, and a gritty sensation. Your examination reveals the palpable preauricular nodes, which are most likely with:
 
  A. Bacterial conjunctivitis
  B. Allergic conjunctivitis
  C. Chemical conjunctivitis
  D. Viral conjunctivitis

[Dnite]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea that can lead to blindness in the affected eye. Keratitis is commonly caused by herpetic and other infections, ischemia, chemical exposures, foreign bodies, or corneal abrasions. Keratitis is noteworthy because it can lead to ulcerations, opacities, and blindness of the affected eye; thus, patients suspected of this disorder should be immediately referred to an ophthalmologist.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Preauricular nodes are nonpalpable and nontender in allergic conjunctivitis, usually nonpalpable in bacterial conjunctivitis, and palpable in viral conjunctivitis.

[pane00]

Excellent

[kthug]

Gracias!