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EAR DISORDERS Flashcards

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a hydrophobic protective covering of the ear canal against water damage, infection, trauma, and foreign bodies

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Cerumen

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is the accumulation of cerumen causing obstruction in the external ear

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Cerumen Impaction

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What causes cerumen impaction?

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S-swimmer’s ear
C- Conditions of the skin (asthma)
U- Unnecessary ear cleaning
B- Blockage within the ear canal
A- Autoimmune conditions

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Clinical Manifestations of Cerumen Impaction

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-Sensation of fullness inside ear
- Conductive Hearing loss
- Ear pain

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Prevention of Cerumen Impaction

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-Don’t clean ears with cotton buds
- Wear earplugs when swimming

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The rationale on why ears don’t need to clean with cotton buds

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The ears are self-cleaning and do not need to be cleaned unless there is cerumen impaction

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Management for Cerumen Impaction

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Irrigation of the Ear Canal
- Soften cerumen by instilling mineral oil or half- strength hydrogen peroxide (H202) 3o minutes prior to procedure
-Straighten the ear canal
- Warm saline irrigation is gently flushed toward the roof of the ear canal
-Position patient on affected side
-Instrumentation

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The rationale on position the patient on affected side in the management of cerumen impaction

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To promote drainage of fluids

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Is the inflammation or infection of the external auditory canal (EAC)

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Otitis Externa

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Also called “Swimmer’s Ear”

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Otitis Externa

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Risk is increased with continuous water exposure of EAC and local trauma

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Otitis Externa

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Common pathogens of Otitis Externa

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-Pseudomonas aeruginosis (yellow green)
- Staphylococcus aureus (creamy white)

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12
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Nerve impulse

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Organ of corti

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What are the 3 ossicles?

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-Maleus
- Ileus
- Stapes

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Medical Management of Otitis Externa

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-Otic Preparations
-Ciprofloxacin Otic
-Ofloxacin Otic
-Alcohol Vinegar Otic Mix (Homemade)
- 50% rubbing alcohol, 25% white vinegar, 25% distilled water
-Used as prevention of or as flushing solution for fungal infections

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Used as a prevention of or as flushing solution for fungal infections

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Alcohol vinegar otic mix (Homemade)

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Clinical manifestations of Otitis Externa

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  • Aural tenderness
    -Ear pain
  • Otorrhea, initially clear but quickly becomes purulent and foul-smelling
    -Hearing loss
  • Erythema, edema, and narrowing of EAC
    -Fever (occasional
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17
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Hallmark sign of Otitis Externa

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Aural Tenderness

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18
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Is any inflammation in the middle ear regardless of the etiology or pathogenesis

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Otitis Media

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Generally, less common among adults

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Otitis Media

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Characterized by changes in tympanic membrane (TM)

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Otitis Media

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21
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Characteristics of Normal Tympanic Membrane

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pearly-grey, translucent, and shiny

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22
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Characteristics of TM in Acute Otitis Media

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Bulging TM

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Characteristics of TM in Chronic Otitis Media

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Retracted TM

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24
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Acute infection of the middle ear lasting less than 6 weeks

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Acute Otitis Media

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25
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Usually precipitated by an Upper RTI

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Acute Otitis Media

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Clinical Manifestations of Acute Otitis Media

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-Bulging tympanic membrane
-Otalgia
- Otorrhea
- Hearing loss
- Fever

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Sudden relief is an indicator of TM perforation

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Otalgia

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28
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Presence of fluids with/without signs of infection

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Serous Otitis Media

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Also called Otitis Media with Exudates (OME)

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Serous Otitis Media

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Commonly caused by eustachian tube dysfunction and barotrauma

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Serous Otitis Media

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Clinical Manifestation of Serous Otitis Media

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-Dull tympanic membrane
- Fullness inside the ear
- Hearing Loss
- Popping or crackling sounds

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Recurrent Acute Otitis Media

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Chronic Otitis Media

33
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Irreversible tissue pathology

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Chronic Otitis Media

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Clinical Manifestations of Chronic Otitis Media

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-Hearing loss
- Persistent or intermittent, foul-smelling otorrhea
-Postauricular pain and tenderness, if with acute mastoiditis
-Cholesteatoma

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Tumor situated at the external layer of the tympanic membrane into the middle ear

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Cholesteatoma

36
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Damages the mastoid bone

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Cholesteatoma

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First line drugs of Acute Otitis Media

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Amoxicillin

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Second line drugs of Acute Otitis Media

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Co-amoxiclav

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Third line treatment for Acute Otitis Media

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Cefaclor

40
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For H.influenzae cases resistant to amoxicillin or ampicillin

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Cefaclor

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Medical Management of Acute Otitis Media

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-Broad Spectrum antibiotics (for bacterial etiology
-Amoxicillin
- Co-amoxiclav
-Cefaclor
-NSAIDs for pain
-Supportive Care, if viral

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Surgical Management of Acute Otitis Media

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Myringotomy

43
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Surgical creation of an opening in the tympanic membrane to allow equalization of pressures

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Myringotomy

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Medical Management of Serous Otitis Media

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-Broad-spectrums antibiotics
-Co-amoxiclav
-Corticosteroids
- Valsalva maneuver

45
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if cause is barotrauma

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Corticosteroids

46
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First line drug of Serous Otitis Media

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Co-amoxiclav

47
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Opens eustachian tube

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Valsalva Maneuver

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Surgical Management of Serous Otitis Media

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Myringotomy- if with significant hearing loss

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Medical Management of Chronic Otitis Media

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Otic antibiotic drops, as ordered for purulent discharge
-Ciprofloxacin otic
- Ofloxacin otic

50
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Surgical Management of Chronic Otitis Media

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-Tympanoplasty
- Ossiculoplasty
- Mastoidectomy

51
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Surgical reconstruction of the TM

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Tympanoplasty

52
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Surgical reconstruction of the middle ear bones

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Ossiculoplasty

53
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Surgical removal of mastoid air cells

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Mastoidectomy

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Location of Incision in Mastoidectomy

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Post-Auricular

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Purpose of Mastoidectomy

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-To remove cholesteatoma
- To gain access to diseased structures
- To create a dry healthy ear

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Post-operative Health Teachings of Mastoidectomy

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-Instruct patient to maintain mastoid pressure dressing for 24 to 48 hours
- Keep incision dry for 2 days
- Instruct patient to prevent water from entering external ear canal x 6 weeks
- Apply cotton ball with petroleum jelly to ear when showering or shampooing
- Instruct to avoid heavy lifting, straining, exertion, and nose blowing for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery to prevent dislodging the tympanic membrane graft or ossicular prosthesis

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Hours to maintain mastoid pressure dressing patients undergoing mastoidectomy

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24 to 48 hours (1 day or 2 days)

58
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Days to keep incision dry in patients undergoing mastoidectomy

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2 days

59
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Irreversible Tissue Pathologies Associated with Chronic Otitis Media

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-Tympanic membrane damage
- Destruction of the ossicles
- Mastoid involvement

60
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is a disturbance of equilibrium caused by constant motion

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Motion Sickness

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What is the Pathophysiology of Motion Sickness?

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Vestibular Overstimulation

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Clinical Manifestations of Motion Sickness

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-Sweating
- Pallor
- Nausea and vomiting

63
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Medical Management of Motion Sickness

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Meclizine (Bonoamine)

64
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This drug is for nausea and vomiting

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Meclizine (Bonoamine)

65
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What is the mechanism of action of Meclizine (Bonoamine)

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blocking the conduction of the vestibular pathway of the inner ear

66
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The alternative medicine of motion sickness

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Acupressure

67
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The meclizine (bonoamine) must be taken

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30 mins to 1 hr before the travel time

68
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Location of acupressure

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Acupressure at the P6 or Nei Guan Point

69
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Used to treat nausea and vomiting and has been practiced in China for many years

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Acupressure

70
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Acupressure at ___ has been used successfully to decrease the symptoms of pregnancy sickness and with mixed results to decrease motion sickness

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P6

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