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leading cause of blindness in the US

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Glaucoma

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What can develop secondary as a result of an infection, inflammation, tumor, hemorrhage or trauma?

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Glaucoma

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Who is at risk for open-angled glaucoma

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People over 40 yrs old, hereditary links, African-Americans

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Does open-angled glaucoma happen fast or gradual?

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Its a problem that happens gradually

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What is open-angled glaucoma

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chronic, gradual increase of IOP

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What happens if you have glaucoma?

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Tunnel-vision, increased IOP & gradual loss of vision

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What tests are done to see if you have glaucoma?

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Eye exam, Dilated eye exam, Tonometry (measurement of tension)

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Open-Angle medications

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Miotics: Pilocarpine; Beta-adrenergic blockers: Timolol; Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: Diamox

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Miotic is a drug category used for what? And what is an example of a Miotic

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constricting pupils; Pilocarpine-Reduces IOP

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What is an example of a Beta-adrenergic blocker & what is its function

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Timolol: decreases the production of aqueous humor

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What is an example of a Carbonic amhydrase inhibitor & what is its function

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Diamox: decreases queous humor

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if Open-angle cannot be controlled by eye drops then what surgical treatment is available

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Trabeculoplasty (argon laser) which is the preferred ethod, outpatient, no incision OR Trabeculectomy which is a permanent fistula

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Does Angle-closure happen fast or gradually?

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Fast, its a medical emergency, if not treated right away it can cause permanent damage to eyes

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What causes angle-closure?

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the iris bows forward & cuts off eye angle completely which prevent the aqueous humor to drain

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What does angle-closure cause

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IOP

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What medication is given to patients who are having angle-closure surgery?

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Mininitol-given IV

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What type of surgery is used for angle-closure?

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Iridoctomy(laser): iris segment is removed

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Cataracts

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blurry

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What does the eye look like with someone who has cataracts?

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white/yellowish

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Who is likely to get Cataracts

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old people, people who have UVB damage, trauma, diabetics

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Cataract manifestations

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Decreased vision, Glare, dimness, Difficulty adjusting from light to dark (“I cant drive at night, its too dark”) & frequent prescription to eyewear changes

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What can determine cataracts during a opthalmoscopic exam?

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Change in lens color, absent red reflex. this exam is done when the Dr. turns off the light & tells you to look ahead & shines a light in eye

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What do you teach patient during periop for cataract surgery

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Teach patient how to put in eye drops, give local anesthetic, they will have limited visual field postop, no straining, bending, lifting, no driving

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Treatment option for Cataracts?

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Surgery is the only option. The intraocular lens gets replaced

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Cataract surgery post op eye drops

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maxitrol

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The patient should be in what position after cataract surgery?

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Semi fowlers

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What kind of pain med is given post op with cataract surgery

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Tylenol for mild discomfort

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What is a detached retina?

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Small holes or tears in the retina. Looks like a curtain is being pulled over eye

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Which eye problems are medical emergencies

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Angle-closure glaucoma & a detached retina

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What treatments are offered for a detached retina?

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laser photocoagulation, cryopexy (intense cold) & pneumatic retinopexy (gas bubble)

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laser photocoagulation, cryopexy (intense cold) & pneumatic retinopexy (gas bubble) are used to treat?

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detached retina

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advanced detached retina treatment options

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Scleral buckling & virectomy

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Scleral buckling & virectomy are used to treat?

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Advanced detached retina

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Macular Degeneration

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Cant see center. There is a big black thing in center of view. It eventually gets bigger

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Treatment goals for a detached retina

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try to prevent it from getting worse

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treatment goals for macular degeneration

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try to prevent form getting worse

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Treatment options for macular degeneration

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intraocular injections, eye drops, photodynamic therapy, surgery, vitamin & mineral supplements

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intraocular injections, eye drops, photodynamic therapy, surgery, vitamin & mineral supplements are used to treat?

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Macular degeneration

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A healthy ear drum looks

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clear, shiny, pearly gray

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Otitis media with effusion

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sterile fluid builds up in the middle ear

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Symptoms of otitis media with effusion

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popping or snapping noises, decreased hearing, can cause perforation if not treated

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What happens to the Tympanic membrane (ear drum) If perforation occurs

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it ruptures therefore nothing is protecting us from middle ear

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43
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Is otitis media with effusion an acute infection?

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No

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Acute otitis media can be caused by

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strep, pneumonia, haemophilic influenze & Moraxella catarrhalis, exposure to smoke, pus formation, followed by URI

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If acute otitis media is not resolved for more than 3 months what does it lead to?

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Chronic otitis media

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What does an ear drum (tympanic membrane) look like in acute otitis media?

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Red, inflamed, dull, bulging, decreased movement

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Symptoms of acute otitis media

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elevated temp, diminished hearing, dizziness, tinnitus (ringing), vertigo, possible perforation, severe pain

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Otitis Media treatments

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antibiotic therapy-up to 10 days, local heat application, analgesics, antipyretics, decongestants, possible corticosteriods

49
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What do we want to prevent in ear infections?

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Chronic ear infections

50
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What is a huge concern in macular degeneration?

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Safety

51
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Does an ear infection have to be cleared up before surgery?

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Yes

52
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surgical treatments for otitis media

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tympanocentesis, myringotomy

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Tympanocentesis

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drainage of fluid from the middle ear by using a small gauge needle to puncture the tympanic membrane

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Myringotomy

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tubes put in ears

55
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what is the purpose of ear tubes

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It is placed in the ear drum to allow for air to enter & keep middle ear healthy by preventing fluid from collecting in the middle ear

56
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After getting ear tubes, ears should not get…

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wet.

57
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Sinusitis usually occurs after what?

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a URI/flu

58
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What causes your sinuses to become infected?

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swelling of the sinuses block drainage openings & so the sinuses fill with fluid. Bacteria will start growing in the fluid & the sinuses will become infected and produce a foul smelling mucus.

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How does bacteria spread to the sinus?

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openings in the nasal turbinates

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Sinusitis risk factors

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smoking, habitual use of nasal sprays, swimming/diving trauma, rhinitis, nasal polyps, immunocompromised people

61
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Symptoms of sinusitis

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pain, halitosis (bad breath), N/V r/t swallowed drainage, purulent discharge, nasal congestion,

62
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Potential complications with sinusitis

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meningitis, orbital cellulitis/abscess (looks like a big welt on eye), osteomyelitis (inflammation of bone), brain abscess, venous sinus thrombosis

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orbital cellulitis/abscess

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looks like a big welt on eye

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osteomyelitis

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inflammation of bone

65
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endoscopic sinus surgery options

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irrigation, Caldwell-Luc, sphenoethmoidectomy

66
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epistaxis

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bloody nose

67
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what can cause a bloody nose?

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picking nose, trauma, during respiratory illness, during strenuous exercise, in conjunctive with a systemic disease(hypertension, coagulation disorders), sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, substance abuse

68
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What are some interventions for a bloody nose?

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put pressure to anterior nasal septum, alleviate fear, choking sensation, apply ice for vasoconstriction, calm individual to stop crying which will reduce pressure in blood vessels & allow bleed to stop sooner

69
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Bloody nose treatment?

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Epinephrine may be applied topically, inflatable balloon, nasal pack (tampon etc), surgical cautery

70
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Epinephrine may be applied topically, inflatable balloon, nasal pack are treatments for?

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a bloody nose

71
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which two infectious conditions pertain to nasal packing?

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toxic shock syndrome & bacterial rhinosinusitis

72
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Pharyngitis

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acute inflammation of pharynx

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how is pharyngitis spread?

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droplet nuclei

74
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Pharyngitis treatment options

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hydration, rest, antipyretics, mild analgesics, antibiotics, rapid throat culture is done

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How many hours after taking an antibiotic is the patient not contagious?

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24 hours

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Potential complications of pharyngitis

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acute streptococcal glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever, toxic shock syndrome, scarlet fever, abscess

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acute streptococcal glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever, toxic shock syndrome, scarlet fever, abscess are potential complications for?

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Pharyngitis

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tonsillitis

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acute inflammation of the palatine tonsils

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how is tonsillitis spread by? is it a bacteria or virus

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droplet nuclei. Usually due to streptococcal infection

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Pharyngitis is caused by bacteria or virus?

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bacteria. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus ( strep throat)

81
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Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (strep throat) causes

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pharyngitis

82
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pharyngeal tonsils are also called

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Adenoids

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how many pairs of tonsils do you have?

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3

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tonsillitis symptoms

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sore throat, halitosis, fever, headache, decrease in appetite, N/V, dysphagia (inability to swallow), redness or drainage in throat, stomach ache

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dysphagia

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inability to swallow

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Tonsillitis diagnostics

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CBC, throat C/S, monospot & chest xray with respiratory complications

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non-surgical management of tonsillitis

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warm saline throat gargles, analgesics, antipyretics, lozenges for topical relief, antibiotics

88
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surgical management of tonsillitis

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remove palatine tonsillitis/adenoids

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When would you surgically remove palatine tonsillitis/adenoids?

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its obstructing airway, recurrent acute/chronic infections that aren’t responding to antibiotics, abscess, malignancy (tonsil cancer)

90
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adenotonsillectomy

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surgical removal of tonsils & adeniods

91
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First line of treatment for snoring in children?

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adenotonsillectomy. It provides temporary relief

92
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What happens to children who gain weight rapidly after having a adenotonsillectomy to treat snoring?

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They can relapse or get worse

93
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best position to have child postop after adenotonsillectomy & second best position

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prone (face down) with head turned to side, next best: on side with head turned

94
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1 concern after adenotonsillectomy post op?

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bleeding, its not obvious

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What do you check for adenotonsillectomy pre-op

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loose teeth

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What kinds of sugery for adenotonsillectomy

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laser, ligation ( process of binding or tying), dissection & snare, for adenoids-curette (scraping)

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adenotonsillectomy post op care

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container for expectoration of bloody slavia, observe for obstructions, talking crying can increase pain, diet

98
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What discharge instructions do you give patient who had a adenotonsillectomy

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observe for frequent swallowing, clearing throat, increasing restlessness, elevated pulse rate, no toast or anything with crumbs, caution dairy, soft food only, can use an ice pack & liquid analgesia

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How long does a patient who had a adenotonsillectomy have to wait until they can go back to school & why?

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10 days. risk of hemorrhage occurs between 5-7 days due to sloughing of tissue (adults more likely to do this)

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What symptoms should a patient who had a adenotonsillectomy call the Dr?

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Fever, pain, bleeding

101
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Cerumen

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substance secreted by glands at the outer third of the ear canal

102
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Diplopia

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2 images seen at the same time

103
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Conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the mucus membrane that lines eyelid

104
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chalazion

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a benign lesion developing on eyelids

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cycloplegic

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paralysis of the bladder

106
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enucleation

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eye removal

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exophthalmos

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abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

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Hordeolum

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a sty; localized inflammation of glands in eyeball

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hyperopia

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farsightedness

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tinnitus

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ringing

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retinopathy

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any noninflammatory retinal damage. can cause loss of vision

112
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strabismus

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cant focus?

113
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ptosis

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dropping of organ

114
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presbyopia

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permanent loss of accommodation that occurs when people are in their 40s

115
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optician

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specializes filling prescriptions

116
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ophthalmologist

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specializes in treating eye disorders

117
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nystagmus

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eye movement back & forth

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myopia

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cant see up close

119
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Ketorolac (Toradol)

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Don’t give to patients c heart disease. Only can be given for 5 days. Relieves pain. NSAID

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