diseases of oral cavity and oropharynx Flashcards
1
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when pharyngeal wall blood vessels become dilated
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hyperemia
2
Q
most common causitive agent of acute suppurative bacterial tonsilitis
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Beta hemolytic GAS
3
Q
initial tx of choice for acute tonsillitis
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PCN
4
Q
most common agent of adenotonsillitis
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Strept pyogenes (Grp A beta hemolytic strept)
5
Q
tx of mono
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prednisone, reduce activities
6
Q
dysphagia, pain referred to ear, incr salivation, fever, swelling interferes with articulation
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peritonsillar abscess
7
Q
causes edema of soft palate and displacement of uvular across midline
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peritonsillar abscess
8
Q
triad of adenoid disease
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hyponasality, snoring, mouth breathing
