ENT OMM

Question 1

Relative contraindications for the anterior/posterior cervical chain technique are ________, ________, and ________.

Answer 1

Carotid disease, painful swollen nodes, bradyarrythmias

Question 2

Cranial nerves III, IV, VII, IX, and X, the superior cervical ganglion, and T1-T4 are all examples of structures treated utilizing the ________ model of osteopathic care.

Answer 2

Neurological

Question 3

________ creates a positive intranasal pressure and may propel infected fluid from the nasal cavity to the paranasal sinuses.

Answer 3

Blowing your nose

Question 4

The pharyngotympanic tube (Eustachian tube, auditory tube) is housed within the ________ bone.

Answer 4

Temporal

Question 5

The superficial lymphatic drainage of the head and neck drains from the superficial nodes to the ________ nodes.

Answer 5

Deep

Question 6

The sympathetics for the head and neck arise from ________ and are responsible for _________ secretions.

Answer 6

T1-T4, thickening

Question 7

Parasympathetic ganglia and what they supply:

Ciliary —> ________

Pterygopalatine (sphenopalatine) —> ________

Submandibular —> ________

Otic —> ________

Answer 7

Eye

Lacrimal and palatine glands

Submandibular and sublingual glands

Parotid gland

Question 8

The deep drainage of the head and neck drains to the upper nodes via the ________ node.

Answer 8

Jugulodigastric

Question 9

OMT treatment for acute pharyngitis is ________ oriented.

Answer 9

Lymphatic

Question 10

Sympathetic activation in the nose results in ________ and ________.

Answer 10

Vasoconstriction, increased airway patency

Question 11

Both lower extremities, the pelvic basin, abdomen, left thorax, left upper extremity, and left side of the head and neck all drain into the ________ duct.

Answer 11

Thoracic (left lymphatic)

Question 12

Otitis media is most often caused by a ________ and is usually self-limited.

Answer 12

Virus

Question 13

Smoking cessation, allergen avoidance, adequate hydration, and stress relief are focused on in the ________ model of osteopathic care.

Answer 13

Behavioral

Question 14

The Chapman’s reflex for the ________ is located at the medial 1/3 of the clavicle, superiorly.

Answer 14

Middle ear

Question 15

The ________ are a common cause of extrinsic obstruction of the pharyngotympanic tube.

Answer 15

Adenoids

Question 16

Relative contraindications for the mandibular drainage technique (Galbreath technique) are ________, ________ and ________.

Answer 16

TMJ disorder, mandibular abnormalities, trauma

Question 17

(For the 1 millionth time) the right upper extremity, right thorax, and the right side of the head and neck all drain into the ________ lymphatic duct.

Answer 17

Right

Question 18

Viral sinusitis usually resolves within ________ days. If this time period is exceeded, you should suspect a ________ infection.

Answer 18

7-10, bacterial

Question 19

When treating an upper respiratory infection with OMT, you should focus on the ________, the ________, and utilize the ________.

Answer 19

Upper thoracic levels/ribs, thoracic inlet, ENT sequence

Question 20

Nutritional supplementation is an example of a treatment utilizing the ________ model of osteopathic care.

Answer 20

Metabolic-Energy

Question 21

The parasympathetics of the head and neck travel along cranial nerves ________, ________, ________, and _________.

Answer 21

III, VII, IX, X

Question 22

Middle ear effusion, thoracic ducts, rib excursion, and the diaphragm are all examples of conditions/structures treated utilizing the ________ model of osteopathic care.

Answer 22

Respiratory-Circulatory

Question 23

The Chapman’s reflex for the ________ is located adjacent to the manubrium.

Answer 23

Tonsils

Question 24

Nasal discharge in a viral upper respiratory infection can be either clear or ________.

Answer 24

Purulent

Question 25

The Eustachian tube, temporal bone, and frontal bone (ethmoid notch) are all examples of structures treated utilizing the ________ model of osteopathic care.

Answer 25

Biomechanical

Question 26

________ have shorter/horizontal pharyngotympanic tubes and are at increased risk for acute otitis media.

Answer 26

Children

Question 27

The Chapman’s reflex for the ________ is located at the medial 1/3 of the clavicle, inferiorly.

Answer 27

Nasal sinuses