Common Respiratory Problems Flashcards
1
Q
Tx for viral rhinosinusitis
A
Decongestants
Analgesics
+/- antihistamines
2
Q
Dx for bacterial rhino sinusitis
A
> 7 days purulent discharge worsening symptoms after initial improvement tooth pain no improvement with decongestants
3
Q
Dx and Tx of External otitis
A
Tenderness on palpation
Traction of pinna
Wet exudate on erythematous base
Tx - ear drops with hydrocortisone, neomycin, polymixin
4
Q
Infectious Mono
A
+ heterophile antibody tests in the 2nd/3rd week of illness
5
Q
When to test for CMV
A
repeart heterophile antibody test also negative
EBV serology is not consistent with acute EBV infection