ENOT/Ophthalmology Flashcards
What are the most common pathogens causing otitis externa?
Psuedomonas and Enterobacteria
What is required to make the clinical diagnosis of otitis media?
- Bulging tympanic membrane on exam
- Signs of acute inflammation (marked erythema of the TM, fever, or ear pain)
- Middle ear effusion
What are the most common etiologies of acute otitis media?
S. pneumonia, H. Influenza (more common to cause bilateral OM), chlamydia (< 6 months)
What defines chronic otits media?
Clear serous fluid in the middle ear without s/sx of ear infection (may have hearing loss / asymptomatic) – no abx
What is the treatment for acute otitis media (AOM)?
What are some complications associated with AOM?
High dose amoxicillin or Augmentin or cephalosporin (penicillin-allergic) <6 mos and 6 mos or greater in children with high fever, bilateral disease, and severe pain.
6 mos or greater with none of the three symptoms can get analgesia and observation
Mastoiditis and bullous myringitis
What is the treatment for recurrent otitis media?
tympanostomy, tympanocentesis, or myringotomy
What are the indications for tympanostomy tubes?
What are other names for ear tubes?
- > 3 episodes of OM in the past 6 months
- > 4 episodes of OM in the past 12 months
Tympanostomy, myringtomy
Are most causes of pharyngitis viral or bacterial?
Viral, adenovirus is the most common cause
What is the most common cause of fungal pharyngitis?
Inhaled steroid use
What is the presentation of mononucleosis?
What is the name of the viral test for mono?
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Lymphadenopathy
- Splenomegaly
Heterophile agglutination test (monospot)
What is the Centor Score?
Used to diagnose strep pharyngitis
Centor Score
1. Absence of a cough
2. Exudates
3. Fever (> 100.4 F)
4. Cervical lymphadenopathy
If 3/4 criteria are met get a rapid strep test
What type of lymphadenopathy is present in strep pharyngitis?
Cervical Lymphadenopathy
What symptoms are not suggestive of strep pharyngitis?
- Coryza
- Hoarseness
- Cough
What is the first line treatment for group A strep?
What are complications associated with strep?
Penicillin
Azithromycin if penicillin-allergic
Rheumatic fever and post strep glomerulonephritis
What is the treatment for mononucleosis?
Symptomatic and avoid contact sports; antibiotics such as amoxicillin or ampicillin may cause a rash
For strenuous contact sports patients should stay out for four weeks after illness onset
A 6 year old boy presents to the clinic with clear nasal discharge for 2 days. This has also been associated with sneezing. On nasal exam, the mucosa and turbinates appear edematous and slightly bluish. He has swollen dark circles under his eyes and transverse nasal crease. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Allergic Rhinitis
What are the treatment options for allergic rhinitis?
- Antihistamines
- Cromolyn
- Nasal or systemic corticosteroids
Intranasal decongestants (Afran) should not be used be for more than 3-5 days due to what adverse effect?
Rhinitis medicamentosa
What is the presentation of viral conjunctivitis?
What is the most common etiology?
Copious watery discharge, scant mucoid discharge
Adenovirus
A 4 year old girl presents with purulent yellow discharge around her eyes. You notice crusting. Her mother says she wakes up with discharge in her eyes and it improves throughout the day. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Bacterial conjunctivitis
What are the etiologies of bacterial conjunctivitis?
- S. pneumonia
- S. aureus
- M. catarrhalis
- Gonococcal
- Chlamydia
What type of conjunctivitis is typically bilateral?
Allergic conjunctivitis
Will present with red eyes, itching and tearing, cobblestone mucosa on the inner/upper eyelid
What is the preferred treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis?
- Gentamicin/tobramycin (Tobrex)
Erythromycin or Polymin B
Contact lens users are at a higher risk for conjunctivits caused by what pathogen?
What is the treatment?
Pseudomonas
Fluorquinolone (ciprofloxacin)