ENT OMM

Question 1

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

Answer 1

TMJ disorder, mandibular abnormalities, trauma

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Purulent

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Children

Question 4

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 4

Neurological

Question 5

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

Answer 5

III, VII, IX, X

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Upper thoracic levels/ribs, thoracic inlet, ENT sequence

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Virus

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

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

Answer 10

Nasal sinuses

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Biomechanical

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Metabolic-Energy

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Adenoids

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Deep

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Tonsils

Question 16

(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 16

Right

Question 17

Sympathetic activation in the nose results in ________ and ________.

Answer 17

Vasoconstriction, increased airway patency

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Behavioral

Question 19

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 19

Thoracic (left lymphatic)

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Carotid disease, painful swollen nodes, bradyarrythmias

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Temporal

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Blowing your nose

Question 23

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

Answer 23

7-10, bacterial

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Respiratory-Circulatory

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Middle ear

Question 26

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

Answer 26

T1-T4, thickening

Question 27

Parasympathetic ganglia and what they supply:

Ciliary —> ________

Pterygopalatine (sphenopalatine) —> ________

Submandibular —> ________

Otic —> ________

Answer 27

Eye

Lacrimal and palatine glands

Submandibular and sublingual glands

Parotid gland