EENT #4 Flashcards

1
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Cause of Strep Pharyngitis

A

Group A Strep

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Symptoms of Strep Pharyngitis

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  • Tonsillar exudate and/or petechiae
  • Anterior cervical LAD
  • Dysphagia
  • Fever
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3
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Diagnostic for strep pharyngitis

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  • Best initial (Rapid antigen detection test)

- Definitive (throat culture)

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4
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Treatment for Strep Pharyngitis

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  • Penicillin (1st line)

- Macrolides (allergy)

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5
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Complications for strep pharyngitis

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  • Rheumatic Fever
  • Acute glomerulonephritis
  • Peritonsillar Abscess
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6
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Prevention of teeth erosion

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Hygiene, flossing, mouthwash, fluoride, decrease sugary foods/drinks, dentist appointments regularly

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7
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Torus Palatinus

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Harmless, painless, bony growth on the roof of the mouth (hard palate)

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8
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Treatment for torus palatinus

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-Refer to maxofacial surgeon for surgery if problematic

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9
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Symptoms of TM perforation

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  • History of penetrating noise trauma, otitis media

- Acute ear pain, hearing loss, bloody otorrhea, tinnitus, vertigo

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10
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Symptoms of uveitis

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-Unilateral severe ocular pain and photophobia
-Eye redness
-Blurry vision
-Miosis (constriction)
Ciliary injection (limbal flush)

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11
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MCC of viral conjunctivitis

A

Adenovirus

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12
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MC site of outbreak for viral conjunctivitis

A

Swimming pools

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Symptoms of viral conjunctivitis

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  • Copious, watery tearing
  • Preauricular LAD
  • Punctate staining
  • Gritty sensation, itching, ocular erythema
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14
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MCC of Hordeolum (Stye)

A

Staph Aureus

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15
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Symptoms of a stye

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-Erythematous, painful, warm, nodule or pustule on eyelid

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16
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Treatment for stye

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Warm compresses, I/D may be needed if no resolution

17
Q

Chalazion

A

Painless, indurated granuloma of internal Meibomian sebaceous gland

18
Q

Pinguecula

A

-Yellow slightly elevated nodule on nasal side of sclera that does not grow onto cornea.

19
Q

Treatment for barotrauma

A

-Autoinsufflation (swallowing, yawning, chewing gum)

20
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Symptoms of Meniere’s Disease (5 things)

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  • Episodic peripheral vertigo
  • Tinnitus
  • Ear fullness
  • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
  • Horizontal Nystagmus
21
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Treatment for Meniere’s Disease

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  • Initial: avoid salt, caffeine, nicotine, chocolate, and alcohol
  • Medical: Meclizine, Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Refractory: surgical decompression
22
Q

BPPV is commonly due to

A

Displaced otolith particles in inner ear

23
Q

BPPV symptoms

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  • Sudden episodic vertigo and provoked with certain head movements
  • No hearing loss
  • No tinnitus
24
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Treatment for BPPV

A
  • Dix-Hallpike Maneuver helps produce nystagmus

- Epley Maneuver to reposition canalith