A Patient Was Sneezing Frequently After a Few Days of Allergic

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient was sneezing frequently after a few days of allergic rhinitis, and she noticed her eye became red. She denies any trauma, eye pain, or visual disturbance. Physical examination reveals a subconjunctival hemorrhage. Which statement is accurate pertaining to this case?

• A) The hemorrhage will resolve without treatment within 2 weeks.
• B) The patient should be referred for immediate ophthalmologic examination.
• C) Corticosteroids eye drops will be prescribed to reduce the bleeding.
• D) Antibiotic eye drops will be prescribed to prevent infection.

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