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Name the four major components of the upper respiratory tract

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  1. Nose (and nasal passages)
  2. Paranasal sinuses
  3. Pharynx
  4. Larynx
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Name the three regions of the inner nasal cavity (3):

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Name the three regions of the inner nasal cavity (3):
1. Vestibule closest to the tip of the nose
2. Respiratory
3. Olfactory regions closest to cribiform plate

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The vestibule portion of the nose is lined with _

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The vestibule portion of the nose is lined with skin

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The respiratory portion of the nose is lined with _

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The respiratory portion of the nose is lined with mucosa and it is highly vascular

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The olfactory region of the nose is the location of [specialized cells]

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The olfactory region of the nose is the location of olfactory receptor neurons

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The _ bone provides the roof of the inner nasal cavity and the medial and lateral walls

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The ethmoid bone provides the roof of the inner nasal cavity and the medial and lateral walls

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The anterior portion of the roof of the nasal cavity is formed by [bone]

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The anterior portion of the roof of the nasal cavity is formed by frontal bone

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The [cartilagenous + bony region] divides the nose

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The nasal septum divides the nose
* Cartilage + ethmoid and vomer bone

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The _ bone forms the external bridge between the orbits

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The frontal bone forms the external bridge between the orbits

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The posterior portion of the nasal cavity roof is formed by the _ bone

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The posterior portion of the nasal cavity roof is formed by the sphenoid bone

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In addition to the ethmoid bone, part of the medial wall is formed by the _ bone

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In addition to the ethmoid bone, part of the medial wall is formed by the vomer bone

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The floor of the nasal cavity is formed by [bone] and [bone]

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The floor of the nasal cavity is formed by maxilla and palatine

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The lateral wall of the nasal cavity is formed by the _ bone

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The lateral wall of the nasal cavity is formed by the maxilla

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We have three turbinates in the nose, the _ , _ , and _

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We have three turbinates in the nose, the inferior , middle , and superior

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The turbinates’ bony component is called _ , but the term turbinate includes the mucosa lining

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The turbinates’ bony component is called conchae but the term turbinate includes the mucosa lining

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The purpose of the turbinates is to _

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The purpose of the turbinates is to humidify and warm the air
* Turbinates provide a large surface area –> cause tubulent mixing which helps to warm and humidify

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ID the three turbinates

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The [structures] are the spaces between the turbinates that direct airflow and allow drainage from the sinuses/ nasolacrimal duct

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The meatuses are the spaces between the turbinates that direct airflow and allow drainage from the sinuses/ nasolacrimal duct
* Inferior, middle, superior meatuses

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The superior meatus drains the _ sinus

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The superior meatus drains the posterior ethmoid sinus
* Located between the superior and middle turbinate

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The middle meatus drains the [sinuses]

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The middle meatus drains the frontal, anterior and middle ethmoid, maxillary sinuses
* Located between the middle and inferior turbinates

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The inferior meatus drains the _

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The inferior meatus drains the nasolacrimal duct (drains tears from the eye)
* This is why the nose runs when a person cries

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The sphenoid sinus is drained by the _

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The sphenoid sinus is drained by the sphenoethmoidal recess
* Also helps drain the posterior ethmoid sinus

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The nose’s blood supply branches off of two major arteries, _ and _

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The nose’s blood supply branches off of two major arteries, internal carotid and external carotid

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_ is a collection of small vessels that supplies the anterior nasal septum

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Kiesselbach plexus is a collection of small vessels that supplies the anterior nasal septum
* Branches off of internal and external carotid arteries

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_ is a collection of vessels responsible for posterior epistaxis

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Woodruff’s plexus is a collection of vessels responsible for posterior epistaxis
* These nose bleeds are generally more severe

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Anterior nose bleeds arise from bleeding at the [vessels]

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Anterior nose bleeds arise from bleeding at the Kiesselbach plexus
* These are more common and less severe

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27
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Special sensory innervation to the nose comes from [nerve], while sensory innervation comes from [nerve]

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Special sensory innervation to the nose comes from CN I, while sensory innervation comes from CN V

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28
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The nasal septum and the lateral walls of the nose are innervated by branches of [nerve]

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The nasal septum and the lateral walls of the nose are innervated by branches of V1

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The postero-inferior half to two-thirds of the nasal mucosa is innervated by [nerve]

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The postero-inferior half to two-thirds of the nasal mucosa is innervated by V2

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30
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In addition to conchae, [nasal cavity feature] also helps to increase temperature of air

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In addition to conchae, rich vascular network (capillaries) also helps to increase temperature of air

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Olfactory receptor cells of CN I are found in the _ of the _ bone

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Olfactory receptor cells of CN I are found in the cribiform plate of the ethmoid bone
* Responsible for smell

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Mucus and vibrissae (stiff hairs in nose) help to [function]

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Mucus and vibrissae (stiff hairs in nose) help to filter debris in the air

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33
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Allergies cause a runny nose via histamines triggering _

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Allergies cause a runny nose via histamines triggering capillary leakage

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34
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Name the (4) paranasal sinuses

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Name the (4) paranasal sinuses
1. Frontal
2. Sphenoid
3. Maxillary
4. Ethmoid

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35
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ID the sinus

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Ethmoid sinus

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35
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ID the sinus

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Frontal sinus

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36
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ID the four paired paranasal sinuses

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37
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The small canals that connect the sinuses to the lateral nasal wall are called _

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The small canals that connect the sinuses to the lateral nasal wall are called ostia
* Form the osteomeatal complex

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The frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid sinuses/bone are innervated by [nerve]

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The frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid sinuses/bone are innervated by opthalmic nerve (V1)

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The maxillary sinus is innervated by [nerve]

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The maxillary sinus is innervated by maxillary nerve (V2)

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Blood supply to the frontal and ethmoid sinuses comes from branches of [artery]

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Blood supply to the frontal and ethmoid sinuses comes from branches of opthalmic artery (from internal carotid)

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Blood supply to the sphenoid and maxillary sinuses comes from branches of [artery]

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Blood supply to the sphenoid and maxillary sinuses comes from branches of maxillary artery (external carotid)

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ID the bone

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Ethmoid bone

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43
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ID the bone

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Sphenoid bone

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44
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ID the bone

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Frontal bone

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Name (4) functions of the paranasal sinuses:

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Name (4) functions of the paranasal sinuses:
1. Lighten the weight of the head
2. Activate immune system against pathogens
3. Humidies inspired air
4. Increase vocal resonance

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The pharynx is a shared space for air and food until [region] where the respiratory and GI tracts will diverge

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The pharynx is a shared space for air and food until laryngopharynx where the respiratory and GI tracts will diverge

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ID the (3) regions of the pharynx

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Name the borders of the nasopharynx:
Superior:
Inferior:
Anterior:
Posterior:

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Name the borders of the nasopharynx:
Superior: skull base
Inferior: soft palate
Anterior: back of nose
Posterior: vertebral bodies

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49
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Another name for the eustachian tube is _

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Another name for the eustachian tube is pharyngotympanic tube
* Tells you that it connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear
* Functions to equalize pressures of the middle ear

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50
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ID the structure found in the nasopharynx

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Adenoid (pharyngeal tonsils)

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51
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If an adult presents with unilateral fluid in the ear you need to rule out _

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If an adult presents with unilateral fluid in the ear you need to rule out nasopharyngeal carcinoma
* A mass can cause chronic otitis media

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The primary blood supply to the nasopharynx is _

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The primary blood supply to the nasopharynx is ascending pharyngeal artery (external carotid branch)

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Venous drainage of the nasopharynx occurs via the _ and _

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Venous drainage of the nasopharynx occurs via the pterygoid plexus and pharyngeal venous plexus
* These go into the internal jugular vein

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The nasopharynx is innervated by the pharyngeal plexus which gets contributions from [CN] and [CN]

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The nasopharynx is innervated by the pharyngeal plexus which gets contributions from glassopharyngeal nerve and vagus nerve
* The sympathetic fibers from the superior cervical ganglion also contribute to motor innervation

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The anterior roof of the nasopharynx gets sensory innervation from [CN]

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The anterior roof of the nasopharynx gets sensory innervation from V2

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The oropharynx extends from [soft tissue structure] to the [bone]

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The oropharynx extends from uvula to the hyoid bone

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The _ tonsils are the ones best visualized inside a patient’s mouth

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The palatine tonsils are the ones best visualized inside a patient’s mouth

58
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The [structure] closes the nasopharynx off when swallowing

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The uvula closes the nasopharynx off when swallowing

59
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_ provides blood supply to the oropharynx

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Facial artery provides blood supply to the oropharynx

60
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The oropharynx is innervated by [CN]

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The oropharynx is innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve

61
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Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is simply called _

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Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is simply called rhinitis
* Can have allergic rhinitis or nonallergic rhinitis

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Allergic rhinitis, aka hay fever, is caused by [type] hypersensitivity reaction

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Allergic rhinitis, aka hay fever, is caused by Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
* IgE mediated
* Degranulation of mast cells –> histamine release

63
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Inflammation of the mucosa of paranasal sinuses is called _ while inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity mucosa is called _

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Inflammation of the mucosa of paranasal sinuses is called sinusitis while inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity mucosa is called rhinosinusitis

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Subacute sinusitis is defined as symptoms for [time]

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Subacute sinusitis is defined as symptoms for 4-12 weeks
* < 4 weeks: acute
* > 12 weeks: chronic
* Recurrent > 4 episodes/year

65
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The most common viral cause of rhinosinusitis is _

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The most common viral cause of rhinosinusitis is rhinovirus
* Other causes include RSV, influenza, adenovirus, parainfluenza virus

66
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Acute rhinosinusitis is only bacterial 1-2% of the time; most common bugs are _ , _ , _

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Acute rhinosinusitis is only bacterial 1-2% of the time; most common bugs are Strep pneumo , H flu , Moraxella
* Suspect bacterial infection if symptoms last more than 10 days without improving

67
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Fungal rhinosinusitis occurs in _ individuals; most common pathogens are _

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Fungal rhinosinusitis occurs in immunocompromised individuals; most common pathogens are Aspergillus, Fusarium, Mucorales
* Can extend to the orbit and brain

68
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_ are areas of swollen nasal mucosa filled with neutrophilic inflammation

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Nasal polyps are areas of swollen nasal mucosa filled with neutrophilic inflammation
* Sometimes these occur from aspirin sensitivity
* Most common benign nasal tumor

69
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ID the pathology

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Maxillary sinusitis

70
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First line for allergic rhinitis is _

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First line for allergic rhinitis is intranasal corticosteroids

71
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ID the pathology

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Nasal polyps: hyperplastic connective tissue intermixed with glands and inflammatory cells

72
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Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease is also known as _ triad; it includes (3) features:

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Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease is also known as Samter’s triad; it includes:
1. Nasal polyps
2. Aspirin sensitivity
3. Asthma

73
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_ is a rare highly vascular tumor within the posterior nasal cavity found almost exclusively in adolescent boys

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Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a rare highly vascular tumor within the posterior nasal cavity found almost exclusively in adolescent boys

74
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A papilloma in the nasal cavity can be caused by [virus- two types] or EBV

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A papilloma in the nasal cavity can be caused by HPV type 6, 11 or EBV

75
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Sinonasal papillomas are associated with [gene mutations]

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Sinonasal papillomas are associated with epidermal growth factor (EGFR) gene mutations

76
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ID the pathology

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Sinonasal papilloma:
combination of squamous, transitional, columnar epithelial cells and mucocytes
* Inverted are the most common type

77
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_ is a malignant neuroendocrine tumor of the nose that arises from olfactory epithelium

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Olfactory neuroblastoma is a malignant neuroendocrine tumor of the nose that arises from olfactory epithelium

78
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The laryngopharynx extends from the superior [structure] to the inferior [structure]

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The laryngopharynx extends from the superior epiglottis to the inferior cricoid cartilage (where it continues into the esophagus)

79
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The (larynx/ laryngopharynx) is the most anterior

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The larynx is the most anterior (sits in front of the laryngopharynx)

80
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The laryngopharynx and larynx are connected by the _ and sit adjacent to the _ sinuses

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The laryngopharynx and larynx are connected by the laryngeal inlet and sit adjacent to the pyriform sinuses
* Food/objects can get trapped in the pyriform sinuses causing obstruction

81
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_ diverticulum occurs when laryngopharyngeal muscles herniate and trap food

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Zenker’s diverticulum occurs when laryngopharyngeal muscles herniate and trap food

82
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The laryngopharynx gets blood supply via branches of [main artery]

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The laryngopharynx gets blood supply via branches of external carotid

83
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The two major nerves which supply motor and sensory innervation to the pharynx are [CN] and [CN]

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The two major nerves which supply motor and sensory innervation to the pharynx are glossopharyngeal and vagus
* most motor = vagus
* most sensory = glossopharyngeal

83
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[CN] supplies all of the motor innervation to pharynx and soft palate except for the stylopharyngeus and tensor veli palatini

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CN X supplies all of the motor innervation to pharynx and soft palate except for the stylopharyngeus and tensor veli palatini

84
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Stylopharyngeus is innervated by [CN]

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Stylopharyngeus is innervated by CN IX

85
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Tensor veli palatini is innervated by [CN]

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Tensor veli palatini is innervated by CN V3

86
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The _ is sometimes called the “voice box”

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The larynx is sometimes called the “voice box”
* It has roles in sound production, breathing, protecting the trachea from foreign objects

87
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The superior border of the larynx is the _ and the inferior border is the _

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The superior border of the larynx is the epiglottis and the inferior border is the trachea

88
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Name the (3) portions of the larynx

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  1. Supraglottis from epiglottis to vocal cords
  2. Glottis vocal cords
  3. Subglottis from vocal cords to trachea
89
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The largynx is formed by three unpaired cartilages (3):

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The largynx is formed by three unpaired cartilages (3):
1. Epiglottis
2. Cricoid around the subglottis
3. Thyroid cartilage the visible adam’s apple

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When a person swallows, the _ bone elevates, moving the epiglottis more horizontally, covering the _

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When a person swallows, the hyoid bone elevates, moving the epiglottis more horizontally, covering the trachea
* This prevents food from entering the trachea
* Otherwise the epiglottis points upward to allow air to enter trachea

91
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_ are paired folds of mucous membranes that lie adjacent to the vocal cords

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Vestibular folds are paired folds of mucous membranes that lie adjacent to the vocal cords
* Called false vocal cords
* Help with some special phonation sounds
* Also help to maintain airway and prevent aspiration

92
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The main intrinsic muscle of the larynx which helps to support respiration is the _

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The main intrinsic muscle of the larynx which helps to support respiration is the posterior cricoarytenoid

93
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The muscles that help to control the vocal cords include: _

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The muscles that help to control the vocal cords include:
* Cricothyroid
* Cricoarytenoids (posterior and lateral)
* Arytenoid (transverse and oblique)
* Thyroarytenoid

94
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(3) extrinsic muscles that help to depress the larynx

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  1. Sternothyroid
  2. Omohyoid
  3. Sternohyoid
95
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Extrinsic muscles that help to elevate the larynx

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  1. Digastric
  2. Genioglossus
  3. Stylohyoid
  4. Mylohyoid
  5. Hypoglossus
  6. Geniohyoid
  7. Thyrohyoid
96
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The larynx gets its blood supply from two vessels, the _ and _

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The larynx gets its blood supply from two vessels, the superior laryngeal artery and inferior laryngeal artery
* Come off of the external carotid and thyrocervical trunk respectively

97
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Innervation to the epiglottis comes from [nerve]

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Innervation to the epiglottis comes from superior laryngeal nerve (branch CN X)

98
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Phonation is controlled by two branches of the vagus nerve, _ and _

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Phonation is controlled by two branches of the vagus nerve, superior laryngeal nerve and recurrent laryngeal nerve

99
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_ is the actual sound production of speech

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Phonation is the actual sound production of speech
* Recall that the vocal cords are controlled by the vagus nerve
* Injury to these nerves can cause hoarseness and inability to maintain airway

100
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_ is the fullness and reverberation of speech

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Resonation is the fullness and reverberation of speech

101
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_ is the distinction of consonants and vowel sounds to form clear words

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Articulation is the distinction of consonants and vowel sounds to form clear words

102
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The _ removes particles and pathogens by the mechanical actions of cilia and cough; extends from trachea to bronchioles

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The mucociliary escalator removes particles and pathogens by the mechanical actions of cilia and cough; extends from trachea to bronchioles
* Involve goblet cells, submucosa glands, cilia

103
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Testosterone during puberty leads to vocal cord _ and _ which leads to lower pitched voice

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Testosterone during puberty leads to vocal cord elongation and thickening which leads to lower pitched voice
* Loosening of cords creates lower pitch

104
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The mucociliary escalator involves the actions of [cells], [cells], and [glands]

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The mucociliary escalator involves the actions of goblet cells, cilia, and submucosal glands

105
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Inflammation of the pharynx, whether due to infectious or allergic cause is called _

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Inflammation of the pharynx, whether due to infectious or allergic cause is called pharyngitis

106
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_ is difficulty swallowing, _ is pain with swallowing

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Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, odynophagia is pain with swallowing

107
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An adolescent with pharyngitis, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and lymphocytosis may have [virus]

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An adolescent with pharyngitis, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and lymphocytosis may have Epstein-Barr virus
* Diagnosed via heterophile test which detects anti-EBV antibodies

108
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(Bacterial/viral) pharyngitis is more common

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Viral pharyngitis is more common

109
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“Strep throat” is caused by [pathogen]

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“Strep throat” is caused by Group A streptococcus

110
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Treatment for strep throat is _

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Treatment for strep throat is amoxicillin or penicillin

111
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Bacterial pharyngitis that is accompanied by fever is more likely to be _

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Bacterial pharyngitis that is accompanied by fever is more likely to be GAS
* Gonorrhea does not have fever

112
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Neisseria gonorrhea pharyngitis is treated with _

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Neisseria gonorrhea pharyngitis is treated with ceftriaxone
* Plus azithromycin or doxycycline for chlamydial infection

113
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The most common fungal cause of pharyngitis is _

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The most common fungal cause of pharyngitis is candida albicans
* Causes oropharyngitis (thrush), tonsillitis, and esophagitis

114
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Cobble-stoning of the posterior pharynx is suggestive of _

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Cobble-stoning of the posterior pharynx is suggestive of allergic pharyngitis

115
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PSGN is a [type] hypersensitivity reaction caused by _ deposition in the glomerulus that occurs 2-4 weeks after GAS pharyngitis

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PSGN is a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction caused by immune complex deposition in the glomerulus that occurs 2-4 weeks after GAS pharyngitis

116
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Acute rheumatic fever is a [type] hypersensitivity reaction mediated by _ generated against the bacterium that cross react with _

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Acute rheumatic fever is a Type 2 hypersensitivity reaction mediated by antibodies generated against the bacterium that cross react with M protein

117
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Unilateral swelling in the back of the throat, uvular deviation, voice changes, and unilateral eat/throat pain is concerning for _

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Unilateral swelling in the back of the throat, uvular deviation, voice changes, and unilateral eat/throat pain is concerning for peritonsillar abscess
* Secondary to tonsillitis typically of the palatine tonsils
* Treatment is to drain the abscess

118
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Recurrent tonsillitis/ refractory tonsillitis may be indication for [surgery]

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Recurrent tonsillitis/ refractory tonsillitis may be indication for tonsillectomy
* Often done in children with the removal of adenoids as well

119
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Diagnosis?

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Epiglottitis: thumbprint sign

120
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(4) clinical features of epiglottitis presentation

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(4) clinical features of epiglottitis presentation
1. Inspiratory strider turbulent airflow in larynx
2. Hot-potato voice
3. Tripod breathing position
4. Drooling

121
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Epiglottitis is most commonly caused by [pathogen]

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Epiglottitis is most commonly caused by non-typeable H flu
* “Cherry red” epiglottitis on laryngoscopy
* Treat with antibiotics, steroids, possible intubation

122
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Laryngitis will present as _

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Laryngitis will present as hoarseness with intermittent aphonia

123
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The most common cause of laryngitis is _

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The most common cause of laryngitis is viral (rhinovirus, coronavirus, influenza, parainfluenza)
* Can also be allergies, smoking, GERD, etc

124
Q

_ is often called “croup”

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Tracheolaryngitis is often called “croup”
* Inflammation of both the larynx and the trachea; often extends into bronchi

125
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Croup is characterized by [presentation]

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Croup is characterized by vocal hoarseness, inspiratory stridor, distinct bark-like cough

126
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The most common cause of tracheolaryngitis is [pathogen]

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The most common cause of tracheolaryngitis is parainfluenza virus
* Can also be RSV, adenovirus, influenza

127
Q

Croup will appear as [sign] on chest x-ray

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Croup will appear as stepple sign on chest x-ray

128
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Unvaccinated children who present with croup-like symptoms should be evaluated for possible _

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Unvaccinated children who present with croup-like symptoms should be evaluated for possible diptheria

129
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Diptheria will present with croup-like symptoms, fever, tachycardia, and _ in the throat

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Diptheria will present with croup-like symptoms, fever, tachycardia, and grayish diptheritic membrane in the throat
* Due to toxin produced by bacteria
* Complications include myocarditis, respiratory failure, nervous system toxicity

130
Q

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma often presents as _ and _ in adults

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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma often presents as chronic otitis media and painless neck mass in adults

131
Q

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk is increased by [infection], [modifiable risk factor], and [ethnicity]

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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk is increased by EBV infection, smoking, and Asian ethnicity

132
Q

Laryngeal cancer risk is increased by [virus]

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Laryngeal cancer risk is increased by HPV infection

133
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Laryngeal cancer is typically [form]

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Laryngeal cancer is typically squamous cell carcinoma

134
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HPV can disrupt tumor suppressor proteins p53 and Rb, resulting in lack of control over transition from [cell cycle phase]

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HPV can disrupt tumor suppressor proteins p53 and Rb, resulting in lack of control over transition from G1 –> S

135
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HPV encodes protein E6 which disrupts tumor suppressor protein _

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HPV encodes protein E6 which disrupts tumor suppressor protein p53

136
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HPV encodes protein E7 which disrupts tumor suppressor protein _

A

HPV encodes protein E7 which disrupts tumor suppressor protein Rb

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