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A patient presents with a red, painful bump on their eyelid. Which condition is MOST likely?
A patient presents with a red, painful bump on their eyelid. Which condition is MOST likely?
- Hordeolum (correct)
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- Actinic keratosis
- Chalazion
A patient is diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Which of the following is NOT a typical treatment for this condition?
A patient is diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Which of the following is NOT a typical treatment for this condition?
- Systemic antifungals (correct)
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Topical corticosteroids
What is the PRIMARY focus when managing urgent ophthalmic conditions?
What is the PRIMARY focus when managing urgent ophthalmic conditions?
- Preventing vision loss and addressing the underlying cause (correct)
- Referral to an ophthalmologist within one week
- Immediate symptom relief with lubricating drops
- Documenting the patient's family history of eye conditions
Which of the following skin conditions is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer?
Which of the following skin conditions is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer?
A patient reports a gradual decrease in vision and complains of seeing halos around lights. Which condition is MOST likely?
A patient reports a gradual decrease in vision and complains of seeing halos around lights. Which condition is MOST likely?
Flashcards
Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinuses, causing pain, pressure, and congestion.
Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx, the back of the throat, often causing sore throat, pain, and difficulty swallowing.
Otitis Externa
Otitis Externa
Inflammation of the external ear canal, often caused by water trapped in the ear, causing pain, itching, and discharge.
Otitis Media
Otitis Media
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Cataracts
Cataracts
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Study Notes
PHC Exam 1 Blueprint
- Exam Format: 60 questions, 90 minutes. Focus on analysis, not just memorization. Question difficulty increases throughout the semester.
- Content Coverage: Weeks 1-3 material.
- Question Types: Analysis-focused, not solely knowledge-based.
Topics and Question Weights
- Health promotion/levels of prevention: 4 questions
- Sinusitis/treatments: 5 questions
- Pharyngitis: 4 questions
- Allergic rhinitis/allergies/treatments: 6 questions
- Otitis externa/otitis media/treatments: 2 questions
- Changes of vision/Cataracts: 3 questions
- Oral cancer: 1 question
- All types of conjunctivitis/treatments: 2 questions
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage: 1 question
- Hordeolum/Chalazion: 2 questions
- Ophthalmic emergencies: 2 questions
- Hearing loss/types/causes: 2 questions
- Assessment of eye: 2 questions
- Actinic keratosis/seborrheic keratosis etc.: 2 questions
- Furuncles/carbuncles etc.: 3 questions
- Psoriasis: 2 questions
- Skin cancers: 2 questions
- Terminology/various types of skin lesions: 3 questions
- Fungal infections: 3 questions
- Pediculosis: 1 question
- Various types of dermatitis/treatment etc.: 3 questions
- Skin infections: 1 question
- Focus on management of urgent eye conditions: 1 question
- Diagnosis and management of Infections of the throat and pharynx: 1 question
- Fundoscopic exam: 1 question
- Diagnosis and management of common nose concerns: 1 question
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