Medical Consultation: Ophthalmology Date: 10/15/2011 Patient: Salima Aziz Patient Complaint: Right eye pain, crusty exud

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: Medical Consultation Ophthalmology Date 10 15 2011 Patient Salima Aziz Patient Complaint Right Eye Pain Crusty Exud 1 (174.33 KiB) Viewed 12 times

After reviewing the ophthalmology chart, answer these
questions.
1. What were the patient complaints and evidence that support
her diagnosis? (3 points)
2. Why would antibiotics be prescribed for this ophthalmopathy?
(2 points)
3. a. Break down, analyze, and define 3 medical terms
used in this medical chart that contains more than 4
syllables. b. What does OU conjunctivitis mean? (4
points)
4. Cite your source(s). (1 point)
Medical Consultation: Ophthalmology Date: 10/15/2011 Patient: Salima Aziz Patient Complaint: Right eye pain, crusty exudate, right eye pruritis and swelling that has spread to the left eye. History: 16-year-old female with negative history for ophthalmology. Family History: Unknown Allergies: None Physical Examination: Slight fever of 99.5°F, other vital signs normal. Right eyelid and OU with signs of inflam- mation and exudate. Diagnosis: OU conjunctivitis, keratitis, and blepharitis. Treatment: Antibiotic eyedrops with systemic antibiotic therapy; follow with office exam in two weeks. Jana Abashiri, M.D. Jana Abashiri, M.D.