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ENT treatments Flashcards

1
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Bacterial conjunctivitis tx

A
  1. Gentamicin/tobramycin (tobrex)
  2. Erythromycin ointment (chlamydia for newborns)
  3. Trimethoprim and polymyxin B (polytrim)
  4. Ciprofloxacin
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Tx for bacterial conjunctivitis with contact lens

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Ciprofloxacin/ciloxan drops

(covering for pseudomonas)

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3
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tx for neisseria conjunctivitis

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prompt referral

topical + systemic abx

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4
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chlamydial conjunctivitis

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systemic tetracycline or erythromycin x3wks

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5
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tx for allergic conjunctivitis

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  • Epinastine
  • azelastine (Optivar)
  • emedastine difumarate
  • levocabastine
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6
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tx for blepharitis

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warm compresses, irrigation, lid massage, topical abx for flare-ups

daily lid wash w/ baby shampoo

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tx for dacryocystitis

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clindamycin + 3rd gen cephalosporin

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8
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Optic neuritis treatment

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IV corticosteroids

refer to neuro for eval of MS

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9
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3 tx for WET macular degeneration

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  1. VEGF inhibitors (e.g. bevacizumab)
  2. photodynamic therapy
  3. Zinc and antioxidant vitamins
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Tx for DRY macular degeneration

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zinc and antioxidant vitamin

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11
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what is seen on fundoscopic exam in retinal detachment

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asymmetric red reflex

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12
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Tx for OE if perforated or chance of perforation

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  • Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone or Ofloxacin
  • Cortisporin
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13
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Tx for retinopathy (4)

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  • retinal laser photocoagulation
  • intravitreal injection of antivascular enothelial growth factor drugs (eg, ranibizumab, bevacizumab)
  • intraocular corticosteroids
  • vitrectomy
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14
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Tx for hyphema

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abx eye ointment

NO patching

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15
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Tx for retinal vascular occlusion

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Optho emergency

  • Topical timolol
  • Acetazolamide
  • intermittent digital massage over closed eyelid
  • Anterior chamber paracentesis
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16
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How do you tx Amaurosis fugax if pt presents within an hour of the occlusion

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surgical decompression

  • digital massage of the globe
  • CO2 rebreathing
17
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How do you tx acute narrow angle-closure glaucoma

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  1. Acetazolamide= 1st line
  2. Timolol (reduce IOP w/o affecting visual acuity)
  3. Miotics/cholinergics- Pilocarpine, Carbachol
  4. Peripheral iridotomy is the definitive treatment
18
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tx for chronic open-angle glaucoma

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  • 1st line= prostaglandin analogs (latanoprost)
  • Timolol
19
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tx for viral conjunctivitis

what is the MCC

A

MCC adenovirus

Tx w/ cool compresses, artificial tears, antihistamines (olopatadine)

20
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tx for allergic conjunctivitis

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antihistamin H1 blockers

  • Olopatadine
  • Pheniramine/Naphazoline
21
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Tx for fungal OE (3)

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2% acetic acid

clotrimazole

itraconazole

22
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Tx for Labyrinthitis

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Diazepam or Meclizine for vertigo

Promethazine for nausea

23
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tx for cholesteatoma

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surgical removal

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