#1: ENT Flashcards
3 y/o pt presents w/ ear fever, irritability, leathagy, otorrhea, ear tugging, poor sleeping habits and feeding.
Dx?
1st line Tx?
AOM
1st line Tx = Amoxicillin
27 y/o pt presents w/ hearing loss, tinnitus and ear pain. On exam you not a bulging TM w/ decreased mobility, no light reflex and or light reflex seen.
Dx?
AOM
AOM
- What is AOM usu preceded by
- major 2nd line Tx
- what is Tx if PCN allergic (class)
AOM
- usu preceded by viral URI
- 2nd line = Augmentin
- Tx if PCN allergy –> Macrolide
Supportive Care of AOM (pain/fever)
- PO meds for pain (2)
- OTC cold meds given
Supportive Care of AOM
- PO pain meds –> acetaminophen, ibuprofen
- OTC cold meds –> decongestants, antihistamines
19 y/o Pt presents w/ fever, hearing changes, otorrhea, and feeling of fullness in their ear. On exam you note ttp of the tragus as well as erythema, edema and debris in ear canal, but the TM has normal mobility. Pt tells you he is a collegiate swimmer.
Dx?
dx = Otitis externa
Types of Otitis Externa
- Which is MC (2 names)
- which a/w derm conditions
- what is MC in diabetics
- what 2 types a/w pregrossion into deeper tissues and is a/w DM or immunocompromised pts
Types of Otitis Externa
- MC = Acute/Swimmers ear
- Ezcematous = a/w derm conditions
- Pseudomonas = MC cause in diabetics
- Necrotizing/Malignant = a/w pregrossion into deeper tissues and is a/w DM or immunocompromised pts
What test used to Dx malignant OE or mastoiditis (Otitis externa that has progressed)
Dx malignant OE or mastoiditis
- high resolution CT w/ thin temporal cuts
Tx of Otitis Externa
- two major ways to tx
- what is tx for psuedomonas
- what type should you admit pts
Tx of Otitis Externa
- two major ways to tx = topical (various things) or PO ABX
- psuedomonas –> topical ABX drops
- necrotizing –> admit
TM perforation causes/presentation
- what presentation should you suspect child abuse
- what common thing inserted into ears = cause
- Exs of middle ear barotruma (2)
- traumatic perfs often lack what
- Weber test results
TM perforation causes
- bilat TM perforation =child abuse
- Qtips = common cause
- Exs of middle ear barotruma
- scuba
- air travel - traumatic = often lack d/c (otorrhea)
- Weber: lateralize to affected side
24 y/o pt presents w/ otorrhea, hearing changes, tinnitus, and R sided ear pain after long flight. On exam Weber lateralizes to R side
Dx?
Dx = TM perforation
Tx of TM perforation
- what is main thing pts must do
- infectious cause Tx (2 options)
- Traumatic cause –> refer if what 2 Sxs
Tx of TM perforation
- must keep ear dry
- infectious cause Tx
- cortisporin (otic)
- cipro (opthalmic) - Traumatic cause –> refer if:
- hearing loss
- vertigo
MC cause of HL
MC cause of HL = Cerumen impaction
Pt presents w/ muffled and decr hearing, pain, pressure in ear and vertigo. On exam the TM is obstructed.
Dx?
Best practice for Tx? (spp)
Dx = Cerumen impaction
best practice = ear irrigation w/WARM H2O
Tx of cerumen impaction
- what should you use if cerumen is hard (ex?)
Tx of cerumen impaction
- hard cerumen –> ear wax softners (debrox)
Pt presents w/ dizziness, hearing loss, tinnitus, ear fullness and N/V. On exam you note nystamus w/ head movementYou perform a dix hallpike test, which is postive
Dx?
Dx = Vertigo
Tx of Vertigo
- What supportive measure should be done for peripheral vertigo
- what is the 1st line med for peripheral vertigo
- med if cant tolerate liquids - what is management for pt w/ central vertigo
- what 2 tests used to Dx
Tx of Vertigo
- Supportive measure for peripheral vertigo = IVF
- 1st line med for peripheral vertigo = Meclizine
(scopolamine if cant tolerate liquids) - Central vertigo –> admit
- Dx w/ CT or MRI
D/o that presents w/ vertigo, dizziness, flutuating hearing loss, N/V, tinnitus, malaise and nystagmus. Tx for underlying prob and is to lie in dark room for acute attack and meds include ABX and anti-virals
Dx = Labyrinthitis
Pt presents w/ unilateral hearing loss, tinnitus and vertig w/sudden onset. Pt says this has happened before and it usually stops w/in 24 hrs but it very intense.
Dx?
Tx
1. what type of diet
2. what type of meds
Dx = Meniere’s Dz
tx
- low salt diet
- vertigo meds
Pt presents w/ fevers, chills, pain and swelling of ear after having otitis externa a few days ago. On exam you notice erythema and swelling of the back of the ear
dx?
Dx = mastoiditis
Tx of mastoiditis
- need to admit?
- 2 ABX Tx options?
- 3 MC organisms
Tx of mastoiditis
1. admit
- 2 ABX options (IV)
- Cefotaxime
- Ceftriaxone - causes
- S. pneumo/pygoenes, S aureus