EENT Flashcards
Trismus, “hot potato” voice and a uvula displaced. Dx?
Peritonsillar Abscess
What classic corneal finding is seen with herpes simplex keratitis?
Dendritic lesions (ONLY in HSV)
Ultraviolet (UV) Keratitis Tx
-Top. NSAIDs
-PO pain meds
+/- Abx
+/-Cycloplegics
MCC of Mastoiditis and patho:
- AOM
- Strep pneumoniae
MC patho of Peritonsillar Abscess
-Strep pyogenes (GABHS)
MC site involved in oral CA
Tongue
Tx for MATURE cataracts
PhacoEmulsification then lens implant
Peritonsillar Abscess Tx
- I and D or FNA
- Abx after (Augmentin or Clinda)
Pt. presents with painless blurry vision and lens opacity. Dx?
Cataract
2nd line Tx for Chalazion
Corticosteroid injection
Which derm condition is associated with recurrent hordeola?
Rosacea
Biggest RF for Oral Leukoplakia
Smokeless tobacco
For acute closure glaucoma, what is the preferred Tx?
- BB drops
- Severe: IV Acetazolamide
Tx for Sinusitis <10 days
Supportive: Decongestants, NSAIDs
1st and 2nd line for Retropharyngeal Abscess
1st: IV Abx
2nd: I and D
Retropharyngeal vs. Peritonsillar Abscess
Retro: Bulge posterior to pharyngeal wall (oropharynx).
Peri: uvula displaced
1st line Tx for Strep Pharyngitis
PCN
Order of mgmt for Mastoiditis
-1st line IV Abx (Cefepime + Vanco)
2nd line Myringotomy (mastoid draining) with tube.
If no response: Mastoidectomy
Salivary gland infxn
Sialadenitis
Monocular afferent pupil defect worse with moving seen in MS:
Optic Neuritis
MCC Chalazion
Blocked oil Meibomian gland
When can we give Rx Augmentin for Sinusitis?
After 10 days
Sialadenitis is associated with:
Sjogren disease
Tx for Optic Neuritis
IV Steroid
Dx for Corneal Abrasion
Fluorescein stain
SE of steroid injections
Hypopigmentation
MCC Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease (HFMD)
Coxsackie virus A
1st and 2nd line Tx for AOM
1st: Amoxi
2nd: Augmentin
Trismus is seen in:
Retropharyngeal and Peritonsillar Abscess
Inspiratory stridor is seen in:
Epiglottitis
Most likely pathos causing epiglottitis in adults
Staph or strep
Tx for traumatic corneal abrasion D/T FB
Lid eversion (check for FB) + Top. Abx
MCC lens opacity
Cataracts
SE of Phenytoin
Gingival hyperplasia
Dx for Retropharyngeal Abscess
CT with contrast
Eye condition associated with Bell Palsy:
Keratitis
-Nasal polyps
-Asthma
-ASA sensitivity
What is this triad?
Samter’s
Pt. has a Hx of tubes in ears. You note a yellow/white mass behind TM. Dx?
Cholesteatoma
Which sinus borders the orbit and is MC route of infection of the orbit?
Ethmoid sinus
Tx for Orbital Cellulitis
- CT scan
- IV Vanco + Ceftriaxone (or piperacillin-tazobactam)
After 1st (compress) and 2nd line (steroid inj.) Tx of Chalazion, what would be the next step in mgmt?
Ophtho referral for I and D
AOM Tx 2nd line or d/t allergy
Cefdinir
Dx for Epiglottitis
Laryngoscopy
MC patho in Sialadenitis
Staph aureus
Allergic Rhinitis Tx
Steroid nasal spray
Dx for Infectious Mononucleosis
Heterophile antibody test (monospot)
What does a corneal ulcer look like on PE?
- White hazy irregularity of cornea
- Oval ulcer with ragged edges
1st line Abx for corneal ulcer
Topical FQ
Young kids with nasal polyps should be screened for which hereditary disorder?
Cystic fibrosis
What should be advised as post-op care for Infectious Mononucleosis?
NO contact sports for 4 wks post-infection