Ophthalmic Disorders

Ophthalmic Disorders

V.S., age 12 Hispanic male, presents with a feeling that there is sand in his eye. He had a cold a week ago and woke up this morning with his left eye crusted with yellowish drainage. On physical examination, he has injected conjunctiva on the left side, no adenopathy, and no vision changes. His vision is 20/20. Fluorescein staining reveals no abrasion. He is allergic to sulfa.

Diagnosis: Conjunctivitis

List specific goals of treatment for V.S.

What drug therapy would you prescribe? Why?

What are the parameters for monitoring the success of the therapy?

Discuss the education you would give to the parents regarding drug therapy.

List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.

What would be the choice for second-line therapy?

What over-the-counter or alternative medications would be appropriate for V.S.?

What dietary and lifestyle changes should be recommended for V.S.?

Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

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Reply to at least two of your classmates, in a well-developed paragraph (300–350 words) to each peer integrating an evidence-based resource that is different than the one you used for the initial post.

Respectfully agree and disagree with your peers’ responses and explain your reasoning by including your rationales in your explanation.

Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.

The described expectations meet the passing level of 80%. Students are directed to review the Discussion Grading Rubric for criteria which exceed expectations.