A | B |
Medical term for "pink-eye" | Conjunctivitis |
Be concerned about this if an older child contracts chlamydial conjunctivitis | Sexual abuse |
Patient complaints with conjunctivitis | Itching, burning, or scratchy |
Subjective data with conjunctivitis | Redness, edema, discharge |
Measures taken to control spread of conjunctivitis | General infection control measures including hand-washing |
Categories of eye drops or ointment for conjunctivitis | Antibiotic or antiviral |
Category of medication for allergic conjunctivitis | Antihistamines |
Period of time conjunctivitis is contagious | Until 24 hours of antbiotics are completed |
Comfort measures for conjunctivitis | Cool compresses and sunglasses |
Rubbing eyes during conjunctivitis may cause this | Eye injury |
Do not use these things during an episode of conjunctivitis | Contact lenses or eye make-up |