EENT CME - Sheet1

Question 1

What nerve are we checking for with EOM with an orbital fracture?

Answer 1

Infra-orbital Nerve

Question 2

What kind of lesion represents herpes keratitis?

Answer 2

Dendritic

Question 3

Where is the tear from retinal detachment most common?

Answer 3

Superior temporal area

Question 4

What is classically described as a curtain being drawn over the eye from the top to the bottom?

Answer 4

Retinal Detachment

Question 5

What is the leading cause of irreversible central vision loss?

Answer 5

Macular degeneration

Question 6

How is the metamorphosis of macular degeneration best measured?

Answer 6

Amsler Grid

Question 7

What is the leading cause of blindness in the USA?

Answer 7

Diabetic retinopathy

Question 8

An impediment through what structure leads to glaucoma?

Answer 8

Canal of Schlemm

Question 9

Which kind of glaucoma is most common?

Answer 9

Open angle

Question 10

What is the main symptom of glaucoma?

Answer 10

Peripheral visual field loss

Question 11

What is periorbital cellulitis primarily associated with?

Answer 11

Sinusitis

Question 12

When is dacryostenosis most common and what is the treatment?

Answer 12

Newborns. Symptomatic treatment.

Question 13

What is involved with an internal hordeolum and what is the common pathogen?

Answer 13

Meibomian gland, S. Aureus

Question 14

What is the most common pathogens of bacterial conjunctivitis?

Answer 14

Strep pneumonia, S. Aureus and HFlu

Question 15

What two diseases are caused by Neisseria?

Answer 15

Gonorrhea and Meningitis

Question 16

What do we call a yellowish, fleshy conjunctival mass typically on the nasal side?

Answer 16

Pinguecula

Question 17

What are the main causes of papilledema?

Answer 17

Malignant HTN, Increased intracranial pressure and pseudotumor cerebri

Question 18

How will papilledema appear?

Answer 18

Disc swollen with margins blurred and obliteration of the vessels

Question 19

What are the two most common causes of transient vision loss?

Answer 19

Emboli (amaurosis fugax) or giant cell (temporal) arteritis

Question 20

What causes sudden vision loss?

Answer 20

Central retinal vein occlusion, optic neuropathy, papillitis or retrobulbar neuritis

Question 21

What is the most common cause of amblyopia?

Answer 21

Strabismus

Question 22

What is blue/cyanotic discoloration of the sclera associated with?

Answer 22

Osteogenesis imperfecta

Question 23

With a conduction hearing loss, how will the Webber test respond?

Answer 23

Lateralize to the affected ear

Question 24

With conductive hearing loss, how will the Rinne test respond?

Answer 24

Bone conduction greater then air conduction

Question 25

What is the most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss and what kind of hearing is lost?

Answer 25

Presbycusis, high frequency

Question 26

What are the four main features of Meniereís disease?

Answer 26

Vertigo, low range hearing loss, tinnitus and ear pressure

Question 27

What drugs ototoxic agents lead to hearing loss?

Answer 27

Aminoglycosides, loops, and chemotherapy drugs (cisplastin)

Question 28

What bugs most are most common in otitis media?

Answer 28

Strep, H.flu and M.Cat

Question 29

What kind of nystagmus is associated with peripheral vertigo?

Answer 29

Horizontal with rotatory component.

Question 30

What test is used to diagnosis BPPV?

Answer 30

Dix-Hallpike

Question 31

True or False: Most cases of sinusitis resolves without antibiotics?

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

What symptoms are suggestive of Group A beta hemolytic strep?

Answer 32

Centorís Criteria

Question 33

What symptoms are NOT consistent with Group A beta hemolytic strep?

Answer 33

Corzya, hoarse voice or cough

Question 34

What is the antibiotic of choice for Group A beta hemolytic strep if PCN allergic?

Answer 34

Erythromycin

Question 35

What is the diagnosis consistent with sore throat, uvula deviation, drooling, and trismus?

Answer 35

Peritonsillar abscess

Question 36

How will aphthous ulcers appear in the mouth?

Answer 36

Painful, round with yellowish-gray centers & red halos

Question 37

What is the most common yeast in oral thrush?

Answer 37

Candidia albicans

Question 38

What is the location of anterior nose bleeds?

Answer 38

Kiesselbach plexus

Question 39

What is the triad called of nasal polyps, asthma and aspirin sensitivity?

Answer 39

Samterís triad