A Patient Diagnosed with Allergic Conjunctivitis and Prescribed a Topical

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Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis and prescribed a topical antihistamine-vasoconstrictor medication reports worsening symptoms. What is the provider's next step in managing this patient's symptoms?

• A) Consider prescribing a topical mast cell stabilizer.
• B) Determine the duration of treatment with this medication.
• C) Prescribe a non-sedating oral antihistamine.
• D) Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist for further care.

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Definitions:

Vocal Tic

Involuntary sounds or noises such as coughing, throat clearing, or grunting, often symptomatic of neurological disorders like Tourette syndrome.

Motor Tic

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