ENT/Ophthalmology Flashcards
when should you suspect squamous cell carcinoma in a pt w. acute laryngitis
hoarseness persists > 2 weeks
hx etoh/smoking
2 mc causes of acute laryngitis
virus
overuse
consider _ if pt has acute laryngitis w. no viral etiology
GERD
2 pathogens mc associated w. acute laryngitis
m.cat
h.flu
order laryngoscopy if sx of acute laryngitis persist _
> 3 weeks
laryngitis + deviation of soft palate makes you think
absess
tx for viral laryngitis to hasten recovery (ex for vocal performers)
oral AND IM steroids
3 abx for bacterial laryngitis
erythromycin
cefuroxime
augmentin
what is this showing
hyphema
blood in anterior chamber of eye
t/f: with hyphema, blood may cover the iris, pupil, and block vision
t!
mc cause of hyphema
blunt/penetrating trauma
dx for hyphema
orbital CT if indicated
ophthalmology consult
tx for hyphema
blood reabsorbs over days/weeks
elevate head 30 degrees at night
APAP
eye patch/shield
bb or acetazolamide
+/- surgery
pharm contraindicated for hyphema
NSAIDs
clinical dx criteria for AOM
- bulging tympanic membrane
- other signs of acute inflammation: TM erythema, fever, ear pain, middle ear effusion
top 3 pathogens associatd w. AOM
- strep pneumo
- h.flu
- m. cat
classifications of AOM
acute: < 3 weeks
chronic: > 3 mo
recurrent: 3 episodes x 6 mo OR 4 in 12 w.o full remission
chronic: > 3 mo clear serous fluid in middle ear w.o sx of ear infxn
should you use abx to treat chronic AOM
no
hallmark PE finding of AOM
limited mobility of TM w. pneumotoscopy
1st and 2nd line tx for AOM
- amoxicillin
- augmentin
pcn allergy: macrolides vs bactrim
abx duration:
<2 yo
< 2 yo
< 2 yo: 10 days
< 2 yo: 5-7 days
tx for recurrent AOM (3)
tympanostomy
tympanocentesis
myringotomy
2 complications of AOM
mastoiditis
bullous myringitis
acute severe vertigo
hearing loss
tinnitus
hx viral respiratory illness
labyrinthitis
what sx may not resolve w. labyrinthitis
hearing loss
dx and tx for labyrinthitis
dx: clinical - no neuro deficits
tx:
-meclizine
- +/- abx
- benzos for acute
bacterial pharyngitis is mc caused by
GAS
centor criteria
3/4 = strep test
sensitivity 90%
gs dx for pharyngitis
throat culture
2 complications of strep pharyngitis
rheumatic fever
glomerulonephritis
tx for strep pharyngitis
PCN
allergy: erythromycin
3 viral pathologies of pharyngitis
CMV
EBV
adenovirus
rash w. PCNs
EBV
dx for viral pharyngitis
atypical lymphocytes
+
heterophile agglutination test (monospot)
hallmark PE finding of EBV
splenomegaly
when can athletes w. splenomegaly return to contact sports
3 weeks after sx onset
4 weeks for strenuous contact sports
2 common cause of fungal pharyngitis
inhaled steroids
HIV pt’s
tx for fungal pharyngitis
clotrimazole troches
miconazole
nystatin swish
fluconazole
2 types of macular degeneration
wet
dry
gradual painless loss of central vision:
gradual loss of painless peripheral vision:
central: wet macular degeneration
peripheral: glaucoma
what is this showing
drusen spots: yellow retinal deposits -> dry macular degeneration
advanced form of dry macular degeneration characterized by rapid/severe vision loss
wet macular degeneration
what is this showing
neovascularization -> leaking bv/damaged retinal cells
wet macular degeneration
dx for macular degeneration
dilated fundoscopy:
-hemorrhage or fluid in subretina
-macular grayish-green discoloration
what is this showing
distortion of amsler grid -> macular degeneration
tx for macular degeneration: wet vs dry
dry: zinc, copper, vitamins C/E, lutein
wet: bevacizumab (VEGF inhibitor), photodynamic therapy, supplements used for dry
3 mc bacteria associated w. acute sinusitis
- strep pneumo
- h.flu
- m.cat
3 rf for acute sinusitis
cigs
trauma
foreign body
2 PE findings of acute sinusitis
-ttp of sinuses
-decreased transmission w. transillumination
indications for abx for sinusitis
sx > 10 days w.o improvement
duration of abx for acute sinusitis
5-7 days
abx for acute sinusitis
amoxicillin
augmentin
pcn allergy: doxy
peds: amoxicillin
suppurative infxn of mastoid air cell
usually complication of AOM
mastoiditis
pathogens associated w. mastoiditis
strep pneumo
h.flu
m.cat
s.aureus
s.pyogenes
2 PE findings of mastoiditis
erythema posterior to ear
forward displacement of external ear
mastoiditis is a clinical dx, but what is the gs imaging for complicated/toxic appearing pt’s
CT w. contrast
tx for mastoiditis
vanco
ceftriaxone
what is this showing
allergic shiners -> allergic rhinitis
what is this showing
allergic salute -> allergic rhinitis
what is this showing
transverse nasal crease -> allergic rhinitis
4 PE findings of allergic rhinitis
pale, bluish, boggy mucosa
allergic shiners
transverese nasal crease
alleric salute
allergic rhinitis involves _ mediated _ release
IgE mediated
mast cell/histamine release
risk of using intransal decongestants (pseudoephedrine, afrin) > 3-5 days
rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound congestion)
pharm for allergic rhinitis
antihistamines
cromolyn sodium
nasal/systemic steroids
saline drops/washes
tissue injury -> pressure-related change in body compartment gas volume -> disruption of air containing areas
barotrauma
areas affected by barotrauma
ears
lungs
sinuses
GI tract
airspaces in teeth
sx of barotrauma
-ear pain/hearing loss persisting past inciting event
-sinus pain
-epistaxis
-abdominal pain
-dyspnea
-LOC
tx for barotrauma
supportive
NSAIDs
acute (hr’s - days) inflammation/demyelination of optic nerve -> acute monocular vision loss, pain w. extraocular movements
optic neuritis
mc cause of optic neuritis
MS
also ethambutol
dx for optic neuritis
- fundoscopy
- MRI
fundoscopy finding of optic neuritis
inflammation of optic disc
tx for optic neuritis
IV methylprednisone
neuro referral
chronic inflammation of lid margins -> dysfxn of meibomian glands
blepharitis
3 causes of blepharitis
seborrhea
staph
strep
2 types of blepharitis
anterior
posterior
anterior blepharitis involves inflammation of _ (2)
and is caused by _ (2)
eyelid skin, eyelashes
seborrhea, s.aureus
posterior blepharitis involves inflammation of the _
and is caused by _
meibomian glands
s.aureus, gland infxn
what is this showing
-crusting, scaling, red-rimming of the eyelid
-eyelash flaking
-hyperemic lid margins
-dandruff like deposits/fibrous scales
blepharitis
what does scurf and colarettes make you think of
blepharitis
dx for blepharitis
slit lamp exam
tx for blepharitis
warm compress
wash w. diluted baby shampoo
gland expression
+/- topical abx
what is this showing
infxn of orbital muscles AND fat behind the eye
**orbital cellulitis **
what is this showing
infxn of eye skin only
periorbital cellulitis
sx of orbital cellulitis
-decreased extraocular movement
-pain w. eye movements
-proptosis
orbital cellulitis is mc a complication of
sinusitis
_ is not commonly associated w. orbital cellulitis
vision loss
gs dx for orbital cellulitis
orbital CT
tx for orbital cellulitis
admit
vanco
blunt trauma -> muscle entrapment
eyelid swelling, gaze restriction
blowout fx
2 hallmark PE findings of blowout fx
enophthalmos (shrunken eye)
raccoon eyes
what sx make you concerned for damage to the infraorbital nerve (ex w. blowout fx)
anesthesia/paresthesia in gums, upper lips, cheek
tx for blowout fx
ophthalmic referral asap
abx
pain. movement of tragus or auricle
cheesy white discharge
swimmer’s ear
otitis externa
tuning fork findings of otitis externa
bc > ac
pathogens associated w. otitis externa: swimmer’s ear vs digital trauma
swimmer’s ear: pseudo
digital trauma: s.aureus
type of otitis externa mc seen in diabetics
malignant otitis externa
tx for otitis externa
-abx drops: aminoglycosides vs fluoroquinolones
-avoid moisture
+/- steroids
abx choice for otitis externa if you suspect perforation
cipro PLUS dexamethasone
OR
ofloxacin
tx for malignant otitis externa
admit
IV abx
2 pathogens associated w. malignant otitis externa
aspergillus
candida
tx for fungal otitis externa
acetic acid drops
clotrimazole drops
PO itraconazole
3 types of conjunctivitis
viral
bacterial
allergic
pathogens mc associated w. conjunctivitis:
viral:
bacterial:
viral: adenovirus
bacterial: s.aureus, strep pneumo, m.cat, gonococcal, chlamydia
2 pathogens associated. acute mucopurulent bacterial conjunctivitis
s.aureus - mc
strep pneumo
pathogen associated w. bacterial conjunctivitis w. copious purulent d.c - not responding to conventional tx
m.cat
newborn bacterial conjunctivitis makes you think of what pathogen
chlamydia
dx for clamydia conjunctivitis
giemsa stain showing inclusion body
-acute onset unilateral vs bilateral erythema of conjunctiva
-copious watery d.c, tender periauricular LAD, scant mucoid d.c
viral conjunctivitis
-purulent d.c mc from both eyes (can be unilateral) -> glued shut appearance
-crusting worse in the AM
bacterial conjunctivitis
red eyes bilaterally
itching/tearing
cobblestoning mucosa on inner/upper eyelid
allergic conjunctivitis
tx for bacterial conjunctivitis based on pathogen
gram negative: gentamicin/tobramycin (tobrex)
chlamydia: erythromycin (E-Mycin) vs tetracycline
trimethoprim and polymyxin B (polytrim)
pathogen associated w. conjunctivitis in contact lens wearers plus treatment
pseudo
fluoroquinolone drops
tx for viral conjunctivitis
-eye lavage w. normal saline bid x 7-14 days
-antihistamine drops
pharm for allergic conjunctivitis
topical vs systemic antihistamines
naphcon-A/ocuhist
azelastine
bilateral optic disc swelling from increased intracranial pressure - lasting hours-weeks
papilledema
6 causes of papilledema
malignant HTN
malignancy
abscess
meningitis
cerebral hemorrhage
pseudotumor cerebri
3 fundoscopy findings of pseudotumor cerebri
swollen disc
blurred margins
obliteration of vessels
management of papilledema
- imaging asap
- LP
sudden onset of eye pain, photophobia, tearing, foreign body sensation, blurred vision
corneal abrasion/ulcer
mc cause of corneal abrasion/ulcer
trauma
dx for corneal abrasion/ulcer
slit lamp w. fluroscein dye -> increased absorption in devoid area
management of corneal abrasion/ulcer
topical anesthetic
irrigation
gentamicin vs sulfacetamide
APAP
what med can be used for to aid in dx of corneal abrasion/ulcer, but can delay healing if used longterm
topical anesthetics
_ is contraindicated for corneal abrasion/ulcer
eye patching
increased risk for infxn
penetration of infxn through the tonsilar capsule into neighboring tissue
peritonsillar abscess
4 PE findings of peritonsillar abscess
hot potato voice
severe sore throat
uvula displacement
bulging tonsillar pillar
pathogen mc associated w. peritonsillar abscess
strep pyogenes
managment of peritonsillar abscess
ASA
I&D
PO vs IV abx (aminoglycocides vs amoxicillin/augmentin)
+/- tonsillectomy
what is this showing
inflammation of lacrimal glands -> dacryoadenitis
mc causes of dacryoadenitis (4)
mumps
EBV
staph
gonococcus
gs imaging for chronic dacryoadenitis
CT orbits
acute onset of unilateral painless (extreme myopia), blurred or blackened vision that occurs over several minutes to hr -> progresses to complete or partial monocular blindness
retinal detachment
how might a pt describe retinal detachment (3)
curtain over field of vision
floaters/flashes
painless
what is this showing
detached retina
PE finding of retinal detachment
asymmetric red reflex
normal vs decreased IOP
management of retinal detachment
-stay supine w. head towards side of detachment
-ophtho consult
-pneumatic retinopexy
-injxn of air bubble into vitreous
tx for dental abscess
ceftriaxone IM
followed by PO amoxicillin
what is this showing
cherry red spot -> central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)
3 causes of CRAO
atherosclerotic thrombosis
ipsilateral embolism
giant cell arteritis
describe pain w. CRAO
sudden
painless
unilateral
amaurosis fugax
3 fundoscopic findings of CRAO
perifoveal atrophy
pale opaque fundus w. red fovea -> cherry red spot
areterial attenuation
imaging for CRAO
carotid US to r.o carotid artery stenosis
management of CRAO
-emergent ophtho consult -> emergent carotid/opthalmic artery catheterization w. thrombolytic drugs if occlusion is w.in 24 hr of sx
-topical timolol vs acetazolamide
-digital massage
-anterior chamber paracentesis
w. CRAO, irreversible damage to the retina occurs after _ min of sx onset
90 min
what is this showing
blood and thunder fundus -> central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO)
describe pain w. CRVO
sudden
painless
unilateral vision loss
6 rf for CRVO
> 50 yo
HTN
primary open angle glaucoma
DM
HLD
hyperviscosity: polycythemia, leukemia
mc cause of CRVO
thrombotic event
fundoscopy findings of CRVO
-retinal hemorrhages in all quadrants
-optic disc swelling
-dilated veins/hemorrhages/edema/exudates -> blood and thunder
management of CRVO (3)
vision self resovles - partial vs full
work up for thrombosis
bevacizumab (VGEF inhibitor)
4 types of external ear trauma
hematoma
laceration
avulsion
fx
what is this
subperichondrial hematoma (cauliflower ear)
avascular necrosis of cartilage
managemet of cauliflower ear
immediate ENT referral for I&D
cefalexin
external ear wounds < _ can be closed
12 hr
laceration of what part of the external ear should be sutured whenever possible
pinna
management of ear avulsion
otolaryngologist/plastics referral
5 rf for epistaxis
nasal trauma
dryness
HTN
cocaine
etoh
mc site for anterior vs posterior epistaxis
anterior: kiesselbach’splexus/little’s area
posterior woodruff plexus
arteries of kiesselbach’s plexus
anterior ethmoid
superior labial
sphenopalatine
greater palatine
arteries associated w. woodruff’s plexus
posterior ethmoid
sphenopalatine
management of anterior epistaxis
-direct pressure at least 10-15 sec leaning forward
-afrin/phenylephrine
-+/- anterior nasal packing
-petroleum jelly + topical abx if no packing available
-cauterize if bleeding source visible
if you pack a nose for epistaxis, you must order
cephalosporin
to avoid toxic shock syndrome
pt must come back for packing removal
mnagement of posterior epistaxis
admit/consult
posterior balloon packing
+/- surgical ligation
w. recurrent epistaxis, you must rule out (2)
HTN
hypercoagulable d.o
pain, otorrhea, hearing loss/reduction
TM perforation
causes of TM perforation (2)
infxn
trauma
management of TM perforation (3)
-self resolve vs surgery if sx > 2 mo
-keep dry
-floxin drops
what are the only non-ototoxic drops
floxin
what is this showing
rust ring -> foreign body
dx for eye foreign body
slit lamp vs XR/CT
management of eye foreign body
- topical anesthetics
- irrigation
- extract vs ophtho consult
- +/- abx
what pathogen are you concerned about if an eye foreign body came from soil/vegetation
bacillus cereus
management of ear foreign body
removal via irrigation or alligator forceps
insects: mineral oil vs lidocaine -> removal
persistent, foul smelling, unilateral nasal discharge
nasal foreign body
management of nasal foreign body
oxymetazoline drops (shrinks mucus membrane) -> remove
3 indications for otolaryngology referral for nasal foreign body
non visualized posterior
impacted
unsuccessful initial removal attempts
2 types of glaucoma
acute angle closure
open angle
73 yo M w. severe unilateral eye pain and loss of vision x 1 hr with vomiting - meds include HCTZ and tamsulosin - ophthalmic exam shows conjunctival injxn and a hazy cornea w. elevated intraocular pressure
acute angle-closure glaucoma
increased IOP is caused by impediment to the flow of aqueous humor through _
canal of schlemm -> anterior chamber
which type of glaucoma is a medical emergency
acute angle closure
triad for acute angle closure glaucoma
injected conjunctiva
steamy cornea
fixed/dilated pupil
what pt pop do you think of with open angle glaucoma (3)
AA
fam hx
> 40 yo
management of acute angle closure glaucoma (5)
ophtho referral asap
IV acetazolamide (CAH inhibitor)
topical timolol
diuresis
laser/surgical iridotomy
what tx is absolutel contraindicated for acute angle closure glaucoma
mydriatics to dilate pupil
chronic, asyomptomatic peripheral vision loss
open angle glaucoma
fundoscopy findings of open angle glaucoma
increased cup to disc ratio
t/f: optic disk damage can occur w. or w.o increased IOP
t!
management of open angle glaucoma
-ophtho referral
-latanoprost (PG analog)
-timolol
-acetazolamide (CAH inhibitor)
-+/- surgery
6 causes of painful vision loss
trauma
acute closed angle glaucoma
uveitis
corneal ulcer
temporal arteritis
optic neuritis
causes of painless vision loss
amaurosis fugax
TIA
CRAO/CRVO
vitreous hemorrhage
retinal detachment
lens dislocation
HTN encephalopathy
pituitary tumors
macular disorders
toxic ingestion