Dry Eye Disease & Conjunctival Disorders — Topic Test
12 questions · exam mode (answers revealed at the end). 18 min suggested.
A 5-day-old neonate develops profuse, copious purulent discharge and marked lid oedema in both eyes. Gram staining of the conjunctival exudate reveals Gram-negative intracellular diplococci. What is the most appropriate treatment?
AOral azithromycin for 14 days
BTopical erythromycin ointment alone
CSingle dose of intramuscular/intravenous ceftriaxone with saline lavage
DTopical aciclovir ointment