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MC cause bacterial sinusitis

A

streptococcus pneumoniae
haemophilus influenza (2nd)

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oral decongestants should be limited to how many days

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3 days

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oral decongestants should be avoided in

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ppl w cardiovascular dz
HTN
angle-closure glaucoma
bladder neck obstruction

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tx bacterial sinusitis

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amoxicillin or augmentin
doxy if allergy to PCN

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MC cause of chronic bacterial sinusitis (> 12 weeks)

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staph aureus

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turbinates in allergic rhinitis

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pale and boggy

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tx allergic rhinitis

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intranasal corticosteroid sprays (fluticasone, budesonide, beclomethasome)
second generation antihistamines (loratidine, fexofenidine, cetirizine)

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aphthous stomatitis (canker sore)

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small, painful, round to oval ulcers that typically heal within 1-2 weeks
peripheral rim of erythema surrounding a yellowish, central exudate

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9
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simple aphthous stomatitis

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MC
sporadic episodes throughout year
limited to oral mucosa
3-5 mm
heal within 1-2 weeks

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complex aphthous stomatitis

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ulcers on both oral and genital mucosa
> 1 cm
more painful
can take up to 6 weeks to heal

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pts w recurrent oral and genital ulcers should be evaluated for

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Behcet syndrome (using a pathergy test)

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what toothpaste can you recommend to ppl w aphthous stomatitis

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sodium laurel sulfate-containing toothpaste

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topical anesthetics for aphthous stomatitis

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2% viscous lidocaine
diphenhydramine liquid
dyclonine lozenges

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topical steroids for aphthous stomatitis

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dexamethasone elixir

oral prednisone if inadequate (usually for complex) - 4-7 days

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MC cause aphthous ulcers

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human herpes virus 6

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16
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inflammation of the eyelid margin

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blepharitis

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posterior blepharitis

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MC
meibomian gland dysfunction

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anterior blepharitis

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involves lid skin and base of eyelashes
2 types - infectious (staph aureus) and seborrheic

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sx blepharitis

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crusting
scaling
red-rimming of eyelid
flaking on lashes or lid margins

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tx blepharitis

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eyelid hygiene
if refractory/severe - topical abx (Azithromycin, Erythromycin, Bacitracin)

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sx corneal abrasion or ocular foreign body

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foreign body sensation
tearing
red and painful eye
photophobia
blepharospasms (hard to open eye)

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dx corneal abrasion

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fluorescein stain – ice rink/linear abrasions
make sure to use wood lamp

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23
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tx corneal abrasions for non-contact lens wearers

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erythromycin ointment

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tx corneal abrasions for contact lens wearers

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pseudomonas coverage - fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin or oxfloxacin) or aminoglycoside (tobramycin or gentamicin)

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when is patching the eye contraindicated for corneal abrasion

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if foreign body cannot be removed
pt is a contact lens wearer

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26
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topical anesthetic for corneal abrasion

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proparacaine

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anesthetic for severe pain/large corneal abrasions

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cycloplegic drops (cyclopentolate) + short course of oral opioids

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indications for urgent referral corneal abrasion

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large epithelial defect
purulent discharge
drop in visual acuity of more than 2 lines in snellen chart
corneal abrasion that has not healed within 72 hours!!!

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29
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bacterial conjunctivitis is commonly due to

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staphylococcus aureus
streptococcus pneumoniae
H influenzae
M catarrhalis

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sx bacterial conjunctivitis

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painless
mucopurulent discharge
lid crusting (stuck shut in the morning)
normal vision

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31
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tx for bacterial conjunctivitis

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topical antibiotics - erythromycin ointment
for contact lens wearers (pseudomonas coverage) - topical ciprofloxacin or Ofloxacin

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32
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MC cause viral conjunctivitis

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adenovirus

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33
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MC source of outbreaks of viral conjunctivitis

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swimming pool

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sx viral conjunctivitis

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foreign body or gritty sensation
ocular erythema
tearing
itching
normal vision

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PE viral conjunctivitis

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ipsilateral enlarged and tender pre auricular lymphadenopathy
copious watery tearing

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tx viral conjunctivitis

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supportive

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sx allergic conjunctivitis

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allergic sx (MARKED PRURITUS)
bilateral eye redness
normal vision
watery discharge

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PE for allergic conjunctivitis

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cobblestone mucosa
watery or mucoid stringy discharge
chemises (conjunctival edema)

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39
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tx allergic conjunctivitis

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supportive
topical antihistamine - olopatadine and pheniramine-naphazoline

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40
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corneal ulcers are also called

A

keratitis (bacterial vs herpes keratitis)

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41
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increased risk of corneal ulcer

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contact wearer and improper wear – pseudomonas

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42
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sx corneal ulcer

A

OCULAR PAIN
photophobia
eye redness
vision changes (threatens sight)
watery discharge/tearing
foreign body sensation

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PE corneal ulcer

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conjunctival erythema
ciliary injection (limbal flush)
hazy cornea (corneal opacification and ulceration)
increased fluorescein uptake on slit lamp (deeper than corneal abrasion)

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44
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tx corneal ulcer

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fluoroquinolone topical (Moxifloxacin, Gatifloxacin)
DO NOT PATCH EYE

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45
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what nerve is affected in herpes keratitis

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trigeminal ganglion

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46
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dx herpes keratitis

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dendritic (branching) corneal ulceration w fluorescein staining hallmark

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tx for herpes keratitis

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antiviral - acyclovir or ganciclovir ointment

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48
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is keratitis/corneal ulcer an ophthalmologic emergency

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YES –> referral

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49
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dacrocystitis

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infection of lacrimal sac due to obstruction of nasolacrimal duct

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sx dacrocystitis

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tearing and signs of infx - tenderness, erythema, warmth to the inferior medial cantonal (nasal) side/lower lid area
may have purulent discharge

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51
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acute tx dacrocystitis

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warm compress + systemic abx (Clindamycin, Vancomycin + Ceftriaxone)

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chronic or severe tx dacrocystitis

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dacryocystorhinostomy
abx prior to surgery

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53
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tx for posterior epistaxis

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balloon catheter

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54
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sx acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

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sudden onset of severe, unilateral ocular pain
vision changes - haloes around lights and peripheral vision loss (tunnel vision)

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PE acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

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conjunctival erythema
cloudy “steamy” cornea
mid-dilated fixed pupil (reacts poorly to light)

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56
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what will you see on funduscopy for acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

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optic disc blurring or cupping (HALLMARK) of optic nerve (thinning of outer rim of optic nerve head)

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cup to disk ratio and asymmetry of __ indicates glaucoma

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cup to disc ratio of > 0.5 or asymmetry of > 0.2

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58
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what will tonometry show for glaucoma

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increased intraocular pressure > 21 mmHg

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59
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what is the standard to diagnose acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

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gonioscopy - allows for observation of narrow chamber angle

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60
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topical agent to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma

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topical BB - timolol
or alpha 2 agonist - Apraclonidine, brimonidine

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61
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topical prostaglandin for acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

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lantanoprost

62
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agent to induce miosis in glaucoma

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Pilocarpine
Carbachol

63
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systemic agent to lower intraocular pressure in acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

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IV acetazolamide or IV mannitol

64
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definitive tx acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

65
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sx chronic open angle glaucoma

A

ask until later
slow, progressive painless b/l peripheral vision loss (tunnel vision)

66
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MC cause hordeolum

A

staph aureus

67
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sx hordeolum

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localized, erythematous, painful, warm, tender nodule or pustule on the eyelid

68
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tx hordeollum

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warm compress

69
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hyphema

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visible layering of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye

70
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MC cause hyphema

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blunt or penetrating injury to eye

71
Q

what should you order if globe rupture suspected

A

CT scan of eye

72
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tx hyphema

A

eye shield, bed rest, dim lighting
elevation of head to at least 30 degrees
topical tetracaine for pain and topical glucocorticoids to reduce bleeding

73
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sx labyrinthitis

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vestibular sx - continuous peripheral vertigo, dizziness, N/V, gait disturbance
nystagmus is usually horizontal and rotary
hearing loss

74
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tx labyrinthitis

A

glucocorticoids

75
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how is nystagmus suppressed in labyrinthitis

A

visual fixation

76
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MC cause laryngitis

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viral upper respiratory tract infection (MC)
vocal strain

77
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sx laryngitis

A

hoarseness hallmark
aphonia

78
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tx laryngitis

A

supportive

79
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MC cause of permanent legal blindness and vision loss in older adults in the US

A

macular degeneration

80
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dry macular degeneration

A

MC
progressive (over decades)

81
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PE dry macular degeneration

A

druse bodies hallmark - small, round, yellow-white spots on the outer retina

82
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wet macular degeneration

A

more aggressive
choroidal neovascularization

83
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PE wet macular degeneration

A

new, abnormal choral vessels

84
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sx macular degeneration

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bilateral, progressive central vision loss
metamorphopsia (straight lines appear bent)

85
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dx macular degeneration

A

funduscopy
fluorescein angiography
amsler grid (shows metamorphopsia)

86
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tx dry macular degeneration

A

zinc and vitamins C and E to slow progression

87
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tx wet macular degeneration

A

VEGF inhibitors - Bevacizumab, Ranibizumab, Aflibercept - decrease new vessel formation

88
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sx menieres dz

A

episodic peripheral hearing loss
unilateral fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss
tinnitus
ear fullness
horizontal nystagmus
N/V

89
Q

what should you rule out when someone presents w sx of Menieres dz

A

syphilis (FTA-ABS)

90
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tx menieres dz

A

sodium, caffeine, nicotine, chocolate, alcohol restriction
antihistamines (Meclizine)
diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide)

91
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cholesteatoma

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abnormal keratinized collection of desquamated squamous epithelium in the middle ear or mastoid that can lead to bony erosion of the mastoid

92
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MC causes of cholesteatoma

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chronic middle ear dz
Eustachian tube dysfunction

93
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sx cholesteatoma

A

painless otorrhea - brown or yellow discharge w a strong odor
hearing loss

94
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PE cholesteatoma

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otoscope - granulation tissue (cellular debris)
conductive hearing loss - weber - heard in affected ear; rinne - BC > AC in affected ear

95
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tx cholesteatoma

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surgical excision of debris (tympanoplasty and reconstruction of ossicular chain)

96
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MC cause nasal polyps

A

allergic rhinitis

97
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tx nasal polyps

A

intranasal corticosteroids

98
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MC cause otitis externa

A

pseudomonas aeruginosa

99
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sx otitis externa

A

ear pain and erythema
pruritus in ear canal

100
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PE otitis externa

A

edema and pain on traction of ear canal or trigs, purulent auricular discharge

101
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dx otitis externa

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edema of external auditory canal on otoscope

102
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tx otitis externa

A

ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone, Ofloxacin

103
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peak age acute otitis media

104
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causes acute otitis media

A

s pneumonia
h influenza
m catarrhalis
MC proceeded by virus

105
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PE acute otitis media

A

bulging and inflamed TM w effusion, loss of landmarks
decreased TM mobility (most sensitive)

106
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tx acute otitis media

A

amoxicillin

107
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papilledema

A

optic nerve (disc) swelling secondary to increased intracranial pressure (usually b/l)

108
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funduscopy papilledema

A

swollen optic disc w blurred margins

109
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tx papilledema

A

acetazolamide

110
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parotitis

A

acute infxn of parotid gland (bacterial or viral)

111
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MC cause parotitis

A

staph aureus

112
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RF parotitis

A

dehydration
poor oral hygiene

113
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sx bacterial parotitis

A

abrupt onset of unilateral, firm, erythematous, painful swelling from the pre auricular area to the angle of the mandible
purulent drainage from Stenson gland on exam

114
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should patients be admitted for acute bacterial parotitis

115
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tx community acquired bacterial parotitis

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ampicillin-sulbactam or cefuroxime and metronidazole
add Vancomycin or Linezolid if MRSA

116
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tx hospital acquired bacterial parotitis or immunocompromised

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vancomycin or linezolid and either cefepime and metronidazole, imipenem, meropenem, or piperacillin-tazobactam

117
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duration abx tx parotitis

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10-14 days

118
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when is I and D considered for parotitis

A

no improvement within 2-3 days

119
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peritonsillar abscess is also called

120
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peritonsillar abscess is often

A

polymicrobial

121
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sx peritonsillar abscess

A

ill appearing
severe unilateral pharyngitis
dysphagia
odynophagia
high fever
malaise
ear pain
muffled hot potato voice
drooling
trismus (lockjaw)

122
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PE peritonsillar abscess

A

swollen or fluctuant tonsil, causing usual deviation to the contralateral side

123
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tx peritonsillar abscess

A

needle aspiration preferred or I and D
abx - oral augmenting or clindamycin; parenteral ampicillin-sulbactam or clindamycin
tonsillectomy if fail to respond to drainage

124
Q

MC overall cause of pharyngitis

125
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MC bacterial cause pharyngitis

A

Group A strep

126
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PE streptococcal pharyngitis

A

enlarged tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy

127
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tx streptococcal pharyngitis

128
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complication of streptococcal pharyngitis

A

rheumatic fever

129
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pterygium vs pinguecula

A

pterygium - slow growing thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva that may extend onto the corneal surface

pinguecula - slow growing thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva that remains confined to the conjunctiva

130
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RF pterygium

A

UV light exposure in sunny climates (tropics)
snad, wind, dust exposure

131
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sx pterygium

A

elevated, superficial fleshy, triangular-shaped growing fibrovascular mass that usually starts medially (nasal side of the eye) and extends laterally

132
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tx pterygium

A

obsevation
surgical removal if it affects vision

133
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sx retinal detachment

A

photopsia (flashing lights) w detachment followed by floaters (spots in visual fields) followed by progressive UNILATERAL PERIPHERAL vision loss: shadow or “curtain coming down”

no pain/redness

134
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funduscopy retinal detachment

A

retinal tear - detached tissue flapping in vitreous humor
positive shakers sign - clumping of brown-colored pigment vitreous cells in the anterior vitreous humor resembling tobacco dust

135
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is retinal detachment an emergency

A

YES
keep pt supine while awaiting for ophthalmology consult w the head turned toward the side of the detachment

no miotic drops

136
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sx retinal artery occlusion

A

sudden, painless, unilateral acute visual loss usually attributed to ischemia or thrombus
small unilateral pupil on affected side

137
Q

retinal artery occlusion causes

A

embolism from Afib
atherosclerosis
ruptured plague from same side carotid

138
Q

funduscopy central retinal artery occlusion

A

cloudy, pale retina
cherry red spot in fovea
attenuation of vessels

139
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tx central retinal artery occlusion

A

ophthalmology referral
ocular massage to affected eye

140
Q

sx retinal vein occlusion

A

sudden acute monocular vision loss
CV risk factors - DM, HTN, polycythemia vera

141
Q

funduscopic exam retinal vein occlusion

A

optic disc swelling
retinal hemorrhages**
dilated/tortuous veins –> blood and thunder appearance

142
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tx retinal vein occlusion

A

laser therapy
VEGF

143
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retinopathy

A

causes decreased/blurred vision

144
Q

findings for nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

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micro aneurysms (visible as red dots)
cotton wool spots (fluffy white patches on retina)
hemorrhages
hard exudates

145
Q

findings for proliferative diabetic retinopathy

A

micro aneurysms
cotton wool spots
hemorrhages
hard exudates
neovascularization!!!!

146
Q

findings for hypertensive retinopathy

A

AV nicking
silver wiring

147
Q

tx non proliferative diabetic retinopathy

A

glucose control

148
Q

tx proliferative diabetic retinopathy

A

anti VEGF (Ranibizumab, Bevacizumab)
peripheral retinal photocoagulation
surgery

149
Q

tx hypertensive retinopathy

A

blood pressure and lipid control
laser therapy

150
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tympanic membrane perforation may lead to

A

cholesteatoma

151
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sx tympanic membrane perforation

A

sudden pain relief w bloody otorrhea

152
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tx tympanic membrane perf

A

observation
ofloxacin in some
avoid water and topical aminoglycosides

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