Case 1 of 2InfectiousOphthalmologic (e.g., conjunctivitis)
A 22-year-old male presented to you with purulent discharge from both eyes. There is associated photophobia, gritty feeling and difficulty opening the eyes. The symptoms started with the Right eye 3 days ago and since yesterday the Left eye has also gotten affected.
Question 1 of 5
How would you treat the patient's condition? Drug Class, Name, Dose Frequency and Duration
Select 1. (0 / 1 selected)
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ATopical broad-spectrum antibiotic: trimethoprim-polymyxin B eye drops, 1-2 drops q4-6h x7 days (or erythromycin 0.5% ophthalmic ointment QID x7 days), plus warm compresses and strict hand hygiene
BTopical corticosteroid (e.g., prednisolone acetate 1%) drops QID x5 days
CNo pharmacologic treatment; reassurance only since bacterial conjunctivitis is always self-limiting
DTopical moxifloxacin 0.5% eye drops, 1 drop TID x7-10 days, as the routine first-line choice for every case regardless of severity
EOral amoxicillin-clavulanate 500 mg TID x7 days
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