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ENT REVIEW and TX Flashcards

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tx of cerumen impaction

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detergent ear drops
irrigation
suction

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tx of foreign body

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removal

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tx of pruritus

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mineral oil
topical corticosteroid (atypical)

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tx of acute otitis externa

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abx ear drops: neomycin or ciprodex
fungal- clotrimazole or acetic acid

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tx of malignant otitis externa

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IV abx- fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin)
children- cephalosporins

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tx of adult acute otitis media

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oral amoxicillin (amox-clav; cefuroxime)
long term abx prophylaxis (sulfa or amox)
tympanostomy

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tx of child acute otitis media

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oral amoxicillin (amox-clav; cephalosporins)

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abx length for AOM in children

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10 days- <2yrs or severe symptoms
7 days- 2-5 yrs
5-7 days- 6+ yrs

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tx for chronic otitis media

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topical otic abx- ofloxacin or ciprofloxacin (w/ dexa)
systemic abx- ciprofloxacin
tympanostomy, mastoidectomy

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tx for otitis media with effusion

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watchful waiting
autoinflation
surgery (tympanostomy)

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tx for cholesteatoma

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mastoidectomy
abx steroid drops to reduce inflammation

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tx for mastoiditis

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IV abx- cefazolin
myringotomy
mastoidectomy

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tx for eustachian tube dysfunction

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viral- decongestants- pseudoephedrine or oxymetazoline
allergic- intranasal corticosteroids: beclomethason diproprionate)

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tx of barotrauma

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pop ears frequently
OTC decongestants- pseudoephedrine
topical decongestants- phenylephrine or oxymetazoline spray

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tx for inner ear fistula

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BR w/ HOB elevation and stool softeners
oral corticosteroids

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16
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tx for otosclerosis

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hearing aid
stapedectomy

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tx for sudden SNHL

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corticosteroids

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tx for vestibular schwannoma

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surgery
monitoring
radiation

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tx for BPPV

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Epley maneuver

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tx for meniere’s disease

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low salt diet, diuretics (acetazolamide)
intratympanic corticosteroids
vestibular ablation

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tx for labyrinthitis

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acute attacks- valium or meclizine
abx if signs of infection
oral corticosteroids

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tx for vestibular neuronitis

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acute attacks- valium or meclizine

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tx for TMJ

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NSAIDs
muscle relaxers, neuropathic pain meds (TCAs or gabapentin), corticosteroids, CBT, PT

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tx for viral rhinosinusitis

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supportive care- rest, hydration, OTC analgesics and decongestants (pseudoephedrine), nasal sprays

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tx for bacterial rhinosinusitis

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NSAIDs, saline washes, decongestants (pesudoephedrine or oxymetazoline), corticosteroids (mometasone furoate)

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tx for bacterial rhinosinusitis lasting longer than 10 days or with severe symptoms

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amoxicillin-clavulantate
doxycycline or clindamycin with cephalosporins for pt’s allergic to PCN

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tx for allergic rhinitis

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corticosteroids (beclomethasone)
antihistamines (loratadine)
nasal spray
anti-leukotrienes (montelukast)
anti-cholinergics

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tx for vasomotor rhinitis

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intranasal anticholinergics
steroid spray

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tx for rhinitis medicamentosa

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topical intranasal corticosteroids (flunisolide)
intranasal anticholinergic (iproatropium)
oral prednisone

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tx of anterior epistaxis

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hold pressure for 15 min sitting forward, topical nasal decongestants (phenylephrine or oxymetazoline)

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tx of posterior epistaxis

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posterior packing, admit to hospital, abx recommended

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tx for nasal polyps

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intranasal corticosteroids

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tx of leukoplakia

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cessation of irritants

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tx of erythroplakia

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complete excision depending on biopsy

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tx of lichen planus

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topical corticosteroid

36
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tx of hairy leukoplakia

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acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir

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tx of oral candidasis

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topical antifungal- clotrimazole lozenges, nystatin mouth rinses
systemic antifungals- oral fluconazole

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tx of aphthous ulcer

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avoid irritants
topical corticosteroids in adhesive base
topical analgesics

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tx of HSV

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acyclovir (oral or topical), valacyclovir, famciclovir, pain management, hydration

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tx of glossitis

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treat underlying cause

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tx of glossodynia

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alpha lipoic acid

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tx of pharyngitis/ tonsillitis

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oral abx- penicillin V potassium or cefuroxime axetil
erythromycin or cephalosporins
viral tx- NSAIDs, anesthetics, lozenges

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tx of peritonsillar abscess

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parenteral abx- amox, amox-sulbactam, clindamycin
oral abx- amox, amox-clav, clindamycin
needle aspiration, I&D, tonsillectomy

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tx of epiglottitis

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IV abx- cefizoxime, dexamethasone
corticosteroids
oral abx

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tx of sialdentitis

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IV abx- nafcillin
increase salivary flow- hydration, warm compress, lemon drops, massage
oral abx for less severe cases
I&D

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tx of sialolithiasis

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removal of stone

47
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tx of laryngitis

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rest voice, hydration, humidifier
erythromycin or corticosteroids for special cases

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tx for Ludwig’s Angina

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secure airway
IV Abx- penicillin and metronidazole; ampicillin-sulbactum; clindamycin, some cephalosporins

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tx of deep neck infections

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secure airway
IV abx
I&D

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tx of hereditary angioedema

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C1 inhibitor concentrate or fresh frozen plasma

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tx of bradykinin-mediated angioedema

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icatibant or ecallantide

52
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tx of ACE-1 induced angioedema

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stop ACE-1
airway management
tranexamic acid, icatibant, C1 esterase inhibitor

53
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tx for dental abscess

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penicillin VK, amox-clav, clindamycin, ampicillin-sulb
root canal
extraction

54
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tx of geographic tongue

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most do not require tx
topical steroids
zinc, B12, niacin, riboflavin
antihistamine mouth rinses
topica anesthetic rinses
tarcolimus ointment

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