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Clinical Medicine 2 Flashcards

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Etiology of acute sinusitis (rhino sinusitis)

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Viral infection associated with common cold (URI). Few are bacterial related

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Clinical presentation of acute sinusitis

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  1. Nasal congestion/obstruction
  2. Purulent discharge (Bilateral viral, unilateral bacterial)
  3. Maxillary tooth pain (Bilateral is viral, unilateral is bacterial)
  4. Facial pain or pressure
  5. fever, fatigue cough
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DX workup of acute sinusitis

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Based on clinical symptoms. Purulent drainage. Must try and figure out if its viral or bacterial. Usually bacterial is secondary to the viral URI

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Management of acute sinusitis

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  1. If viral - goes away in 10 days
  2. Analgesics (NSAIDS)
  3. Saline irrigation
  4. Intranasal steroids
  5. Intranasal decongestants
  6. Amoxicillin
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Complications of acute sinusitis

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  1. Dental infections
  2. Intracranial involvement (abscess)
  3. Orbital cellulitis
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Etiology of chronic sinusitis

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Inflammatory condition involving the paranasal sinuses and lining of nasal passages that last longer than 12 weeks “untreated rhino sinusitis”

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Clinical presentation of chronic sinusitis

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  1. A/P nasal purulent drainage
  2. Nasal obstruction
  3. Facial pain/pressure
  4. Reduction or loss of sense of smell
  5. Mucosal thickening with polyps
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DX workup of chronic sinusitis

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  1. Rhinoscopy

2. CT/MRI

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Complications of chronic sinusitis

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High fever, double vision, proptosis, epistaxis - may indicate more severe conditions

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Rhinocerebral mucormycosis

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Fungal infection of the nasal cavity. Often seen in immunocompromised and diabetic pts

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Causes of mucormycosis

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From the fungal group rhizopus which are found in decaying soil. Airborne transmission

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Clinical presentation of mucormycosis

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  1. Acute sinusitis with fever
  2. Nasal congestion
  3. Clear discharge
  4. Spread to other structures
  5. Necrosis of the palate
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Chlamydia

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Most frequently reported infectious disease

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URI

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Viral induced infection of the upper respiratory tract (nose, mouth, upper lungs)
“common cold”

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Types of URI infections

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  1. Bronchitis
  2. Pertussis
  3. Acute rhinosinusitis
  4. Acute pharyngitis
  5. Acute otitis media
  6. Diptheria
  7. Infectious mononucleosis
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Nasal vestibulitis

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Staph aureus which may create folliculitis of the hairs. Often as a result of hair trimming

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Clinical presentation of vestibulitis

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Inflammation of the nasal vestibule, present with furuncle`

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DX workup fro nasal vestibulitis

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Nasal exam

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Management of nasal vestibulitis

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Drain furuncle, ABX - dicloxacillin. Topical - bacitracin

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Common cold (URI) clinical presentation

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nasal congestion, discharge, cough, sneezing, fever (low grade)

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DX of URI

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symptoms last

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Management of URI

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NO ABX!! Unless it is bacterial induced which is very rare.
Saline irrigation
Oxymetazoline - nasal anithistamine

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Influenza A/B

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Virus infection that comes from avian host

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Clinical presentation of influenza

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  1. Fever/chills/malaise
  2. Rhinitis
  3. Cough
  4. Congestion
  5. Sore throat
  6. NVD
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DX of influenza
Rapid flu test, some PCR testing
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Management of influenza
Analgesics, cough suppressant, rest, antiviral therapy, susceptible strains - neuraminidase inhibitors
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H1N1
Complex flu strain that has 4 mutant viruses: human, bird, and 2 swine flu viruses
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Clinical presentation of H1N1
Common flu symptoms plus GI symptoms and respiratory symptoms (pneumonia)
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DX workup for H1N1
Rapid flu test (nasal swab 60-80%)
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Management of H1N1
Oseltamivir, zanamivir (if resistant to oseltamivir)
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Causes of acute bronchitis
1. Mostly due to viruses (flu, rhinovirus) that attack the bronchial tree. 2. However, there are a few that are bacterial (mycoplasma, chlamydia, bordetella)
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Clinical presentation of acute bronchitis
1. Cough that lasts longer than 5 days 2. Sputum production 3. no fever (more indicative of pneumonia) 4. Chest wall tenderness 5. Wheezing
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DX workup of acute bronchitis
1. wheezing during exam 2. 5 day cough 3. No CXR needed (not dx)
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Management of acute bronchitis
NO ABX!! Will clear on its own in 10 days. But may give aspirin or acetaminophen for inflammation
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Pertussis (whooping cough)
Caused by the organism bordetella pertussis. Transmitted through droplets. Seen in
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Clinical presentation of pertussis
Malaise, cough, rhinitis, anorexia, whoop
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DX work up of pertussis
1. Nasopharyngeal culture | 2. Lymphocytosis (pcr)
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Management of pertussis
Erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin
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Viral pharyngitis causes
EBV, CMV, resp viruses, enteroviruses, HSV
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Clinical presentation of viral pharyngitis
1. Conjunctivitis 2. Runny nose 3. Cough 4. Hoarsness - never seen with bacterial infections
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Management of viral pharyngitis
Because it is viral, no ABX. In adults it is almost never streptococcus related. Treat with pain relievers, antipyretics, gargling
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Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis
Caused by group A strep, non group A strep, arcanobacterium
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Clinical presentation of strep A pharyngitis
1. Fever 2. Headace 3. Tonsillar inflammation 4. Age 5-15!!!
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Management of strep A pharyngitis
PENICILLIN or cephalosporin. If allergic they can be given a macrolide
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Causes of diptheria
Corynebacterium (exotoxins). Organism attacks respiratory tract, mucous membranes, and skin wounds
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Clinical presentation of diptheria
1. Tenacious gray membrane - gray impossible to remove plaque at the back of throat 2. Sore throat 3. Rhinorrhea 4. Fever, malaise
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Complications of strep A pharyngitis
glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever
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Complications of diptheria
Myocarditis and neuropathy
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Management of diptheria
Horse serum antitoxin + penicillin or erythromycin (z-pak)
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Causes of mono
EBV. Common in 10-35 yr olds
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Clinical presentation of mono
1. Fever 2. Sore throat 3. Malaise 4. Fatigue!!!!! 5. Abd px from inflammation of the liver and spleen
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Workup for mono
Monospot positive within 4 weeks. CBC shows atypical lymphocytes
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Management of mono
supportive. secondary bacterial pharyngitis main be present. avoid contact sports because of possible spleen rupture
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What is the best thing to give pts with strep A in order to prevent glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever
IM penicillin
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Indications for tonsillectomy
1. Obstruction of airway by tonsils 2. Tonsillar obstruction that interferes with swallowing 3. Malignant tumor on tonsil 4. Uncontrollable hemorrhage
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Condition indications for tonsillectomy
1. Recurrent throat infections 2. Chronic tonsillitis 3. Halitosis 4. Tonsillar abscess
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What happens if you give a patient with mono ampicillin/amoxicillin
They can break out in a mobilliform rash. The ABX interacts inappropriately with the virus. This is NOT an allergy
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