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which receptors are associated with touch and pressure?
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Meissner, Merkel
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what is this
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Granulomatous uveitis, Mutton Fat KPs
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what eye signs are associated with this condition and what is the condition?
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uveitis
ankylosing spondylitis |
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what structures are derived from the diencephalon?
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thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus, subthalamus, retina
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what is this picture indicate when it comes to ocular conditions?
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this picture shows that sports occupation can lead to uveitis
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what does this picture indicate when it comes to ocular conditions?
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this pic shows how high strung type individuals can get uveitis more often
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what does this pic represent in relation to ocular dysfunction?
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sarcoidosis link to anterior uveitis
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what does this photo predispose a pt to when it comes to ocular dysfunction?
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high risk for infection leading to predisposition for anterior uveitis
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what is this a photo of
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acute uveitis
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what condition of the eyes does this reveal?
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this shows how chronic anterior uveitis may be ASYMPTOMATIC
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what is this?
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uveitis
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what is this?
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Circumcorneal (perlimbal) flush --> RED EYE!!! (signs of uveitis)
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what is this
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acute uveitis
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what is this
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mutton fat KPs called granulomatous KPs
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what is this showing?
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cells in aqueous (anterior chamber) *CLASSIC!!! LOOK FOR THEM!!!
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go over 4 levels of relative grading of uveitis cells
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what is this *CLASSIC sign
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flare in aqueous (anterior chamber sign of uveitis)
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what is this a pic of
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AC hypopion in anterior uveitis
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what is this showing and how/why do you prevent it?
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posterior synechiae in anterior uveitis. want to prevent glaucoma so should CYCLOPLEGE!!
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what is this photo showing
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atrophy of iris in prolonged chronicity and certain specific forms of uveitis
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what is this showing
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iris nodules (busacca) granulomatous uveitis
-whitish-yellow lumps away from pupil border |
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what is this photo showing
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Koeppe nodule in iris
-round or oval solid tissue located AT pupil border -can be found in nongranulomatous as well as granulomatous uveitis |
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what is this
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Granuloma
-fleshy, white-pink, slightly vascularized mass |
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what structures of the brainstem may be involved if a patient has dysphonia
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nucleus ambiguous, corticobulbar tract
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what is this showing
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pigment debris (posterior synechiae remnant)
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what is this showing
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"Candle wax drippings" in sarcoid
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what are the three types of glial cells?
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astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia/macrophages
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what is the objective plan/therapy for uveitis (5 points). which one is most important
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Protect vision
Reduce pain Eliminate inflammation and identify source Prevent the formation of synechiae Manage the IOP ***prevent synechiae formation |
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what are 2 TPAs used to treat uveitis (topical ocular)
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1. Pred-forte
2. Durezol |
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what is this used to treat?
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uveitis
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what is this used to treat
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uveitis
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what is the % on this (prednisolone acetate) and how often is it taken
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1%
qid |
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what is the % on difluprednate and how often is it taken?
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0.05% q4-6h
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what is this used for
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uveitis
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what % and how often is this used?
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1-2% qid
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for moderately severe cases what % and how often is prednisolone acetate taken
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1% q2-3h
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for moderatly severe cases what % and how often is difluprednate taken to treat uveitis
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0.05% q4-6h
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what is this and want is it used to treat
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homatropine to treat uveitis
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for moderately sever cases what % and how often is homatropine taken
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5% bid-qid
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for severe cases what % and how often is prednisolone acetate taken
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1% q1-2h
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for severe cases how often and want % is difluprednate taken
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0.05% q2-4h
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what is atropine used for
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Atropine used to treat uveitis
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where does the alimentary tract start and end?
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oral cavity, anus
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what comprises the small intestine?
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duodenum, jejunum, ileum
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what is the follow up schedule for topical ocular therapy for uveitis
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1-7 days depending on severity and complicating factors.
factors to consider: -elevated IOP w/ chronic -posterior segment (if not responsive or inflammation worsens) |
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when can you begin tapering from uveitis therapy?
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if improvement is noted
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what is it important not to do when treating uveitis
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it is important NOT to discontinue the medication prematurely
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how do you take/finish Cycloplegics (while treating uveitis)
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continue until the cellular rxn is subsiding and flare is absent
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how do you take/finish Steroids when treating uveitis
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continue until cells are minimal or absent.
-taper based on initial potency, frequency, and duration of use -usually over a 1-2 wk period |
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when pt is tapering when/why should they be observed?
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pt should be observed during and a few weeks after tapering process for signs of rebound inflammation
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for chronic cases, requiring use of mild steroids, how much, what % and what should be used
-what are the side effects |
1 drop
0.125% prednisolone acetate qid elevated IOP, PSC |
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steroids
used for? used for? causes? |
uveitis unresponsive to topical
bilateral posterior uveitis significant systemic side effects |
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what non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to treat uveitis
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ASA
Ibuprofen |
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what drug therapy for uveitis comes with these indications
-useful in cases of unilateral posterior uveitis -administered close to site of inflammation -may have other complicatioins (IOP elevation needs to be managed) |
Periocular steroids (Injectable steroids)
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what treatment/plan for uveitis has these indications about it?
-cytotoxic effects interfere w/ cellular () system -serious potential side effects ()consulation |
Immunosuppressive agents (immunity) (immunologic) consultation
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what supportive therapy is provided for uveitis plan/therapy
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sunglasses
plus for near patching |
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what are the four major complications associated with anterior uveitis
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1. Glaucoma
2. Cataracts 3. Band Keratopathy 4. CME (cystoid macular edema) |
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what are four conditions associated with anterior uveitis? which isopathy this
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CME* cystoid macular edema
glaucoma cataracts band keratopathy |
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what are the four major complications associated w/ anterior uveitis. which is this
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CME cystoid macular edema
cataracts band keratopathy glaucoma |
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what are the four major complications associated with anterior uveitis?
which is this? |
glaucoma*
cataracts band keratopathy CME (cystoid macular edema) |