EENT/Resp Flashcards
In newborns, what is the most common etiology of conjunctivitis?
Chlamydia
bacterial conjunctivitis etiology
S. pnuemoniae, Haemophilis, Chlamydia
Kawasaki disease tx
intravenous immunoglobulin and aspirin
When do you suspect Kawasaki disease? (2 factors)
below age 1 and above age 6
unexplained fever for more than 5 days
Kawasaki disease hallmarks (4)
non-exudative conjunctivitis
erythema of the lips and mucosa
strawberry tongue
high fever
confirm a corneal abrasion by using?
fluorescein stain
tx for corneal abrasion?
topical antibiotics, followup in 24-48h
bacterial infection of the nasolacrimal duct is?
Dacrocystitis
Dacrocystitis etiology
S. aureus, S. pnuemoniae
Dacrocystitis tx
oral and topical abx
Acute Otitis Media txs (3)
Under 6 mo old: abx
6 mo-2 y/o w/ fever of 102.2: abx
2 y/o+ w/ fever and certain diagnosis of AOM: abx
Otitis media w/ effusion tx?
None- time.
Frontal sinuses develop when?
5 y/o
Sphenoid sinuses develop when?
9 y/o
Thrush risk factors
Use of broad-spectrum abx or inhaled steroids
Thrush tx
Nystatin or oral suspension
Bacterial pharyngitis tx?
oral penicillin
Red uvula, petechiae, cervical lymphadenopathy, tonsilar exudate indicate?
Strep throat
severe sore throat, high fever, unilateral tonsilar swelling is caused by what infection?
B-hemolytic strep