Exam 1 Flashcards
hematoma (eruption)
swelling of clotted blood within gingiva (gums); most common during eruption of first molar
bacteria that causes dental caries
strep mutans
candidasis
caused by yeast; white curd-like plaques initially beginning on the buccal and/or labial mucosa and spreading to the tongue and finally to the lips
Tx: nystatin fir up to 4 wks (baby’s mouth, mom’s nips), clean bottle nipples/pacifiers (dishwasher), oral Diflucan for 7 days (if nystatin does not work)
herpangina
caused by cocksackie virus
Sx: children <6 y/o (usually <3), low grade fever, rhinorrhea, vesicular/ulcerative lesions on the buccal, pharyngeal and/or labial (inside lining of lips) mucosa
Tx: oral discomfort (Ibuprofen, KBX, OTC orabase); resolves in 3 days
herpetic gingivostomatitis
caused by herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV)
Sx: children < 8 y/o, usually very high fever (often lasting 7-10 days), vesicles and ulcers to pharyngeal, buccal and labial mucosa and most important: the gingival mucosa
Tx: oral acyclovir, oral discomfort (Ibuprofen, KBX), hydration
- lasts 7 days
Caution: eczema herpeticum, herpetic meningitis ro encephalitis
glossitis
benign condition on surface of child’s tongue
Tx: none
apthous ulcers
known as “canker sores”, common after minor oral mucosa trauma; resolve in 7-10 days
Tx: none (avoid irritation), OTC orabase/Zilactin
mucocele
fluid-filled cysts on the labial or buccal mucosa, which develop following trauma
Tx: none, remove if interferes with chewing
ankyloglossia
lingual frenulum is attached very close to the tip of the tongue - does not allow full mobility of the tongue
Tx: EMT referral for frenectomy
Epstein’s pearls
whitish marks on midline of hard palate
Tx: none, will resolve in few wks
Bohn’s nodules: nodules on gingival ridges and hard palate
Dental lamina cyst: cyst along mandibular and maxillary gingival ridges
“danger zone” for infection on face
triangle made of maxilla (upper jaw bone) to corners of eye
- area drains to brain
- admit for IV (systemic ABX) if infection in this area
red reflex - ddx for abnormal
cataracts refractor error retinoblastoma strabismus OM conjunctivitis
Hirschberg’s test (corneal light reflex) - ddx for abnormal
strabismus refractory error glaucoma (congenital) conjunctivitis (bacterial/allergy) trauma botulism
cover / uncover - ddx for abnormal
amblyopia strabismus hemangioma (large eyelid) neoplasm refractive error glaucoma (congenital) cataract disorder neglect
visual acuity - ddx for abnormal
vital sign of eye!
conjuntivitis sinusitis trauma (FB or corneal abrasion) refractory error uveitis orbital cellulitis
following eye conditions = urgent ophthalmology consult or referral
congenital cataracts
corneal ulcer
periorbital cellulitis (danger triangle) - augmenten if reliable historian and EOM intact
orbital cellulitis (danger triangle) - IV ABX
strabismus - treatment
patch or cyclopegic drops in good eye
surgery if not corrected
amblyopia - treatment
correct underlying issue (strabismus, refractive error, neoplasm, hemangioma) before age 6
patch or cyclopegic drops in good eye
dacrynostenosis - treatment
blocked tear duct
massage inner canthus of eye several times/day - should resolve in 4-6 months
ABX eye drops if purulent
referral to ENT for probing at 6mo
hordeolum - treatment
infected gland on eyelid
warm compress
ABX eyedrops
resolve in 2-3 days
chalazion
chronic (hardened) hordeolum
steroid eye drops - ophthalmologist referral
antihistamine - rx and OTC eye drops
Rx: Patanol or Pataday
OTC: Naphcon and Ketotifen
Indication: allergic conjunctivitis
antibiotic eye drops - rx
Polytrim, Vigamox, Ocuflox
antibiotic ointment - for kids <1
erythromycin
herpetic conjunctivitis
HSV infection of eye
eyelid swelling, pain, photophobia, dendrite formation on cornea (see w/ fluorescein stain)
red flags in history and exam of the eye
eye pain
photophobia
trauma
vision loss (vital sign of eye)
red flag of eye trauma - ddx
- corneal abrasion/ulcer
- endopthalmitis
- periorbital cellulitis
- orbital cellulits
red flag of photophobia
herpetic conjunctivitis
uveitis
endopthalmitis
note:
conjunctivitis (minor)
blepharitis
red flags for eye pain
herpetic conjunctivitis uveitis endopthalmitis keratitis orbital cellulitis
red flags for vision loss
trauma (FB, corneal abrasion)
uveitis
endopthalmitis
orbital cellulitis
allergic conjunctivitis (ss, exam, tx, ed)
ss: bilateral, chemosis, cobblestoning on palprebral conjunctiva
pe: other allergic findings (boggy nasal turbinates, stringy/clear mucous)
tx: antihistamine: Patanol, PAtaday
ed: avoid allergen, itching, touching eyes
rtc: pain, photophobia, worsening of sxs, vision loss
bacterial conjunctivitis (ss, exam, tx, ed)
ss: purulent d/c, sig. erythema, swelling of eye lid, w/o pain
- lack of allergic and viral sx
tx: ABX eye drop (Polytram), erythromycin (<1)
ed: hand washing key, tx both eyes if spreads, should resolve in 24 h, return to school 24 h
rtc: pain, photophobia, worsening of sxs, vision loss
viral conjunctivitis (ss, exam, tx, ed)
ss: current URI, erythema w/ or w/o watery d/c
tx: ABX eye drop (Polytram), erythromycin (<1) - self-limiting
ed: hand washing key, tx both eyes if spreads, any purulent d/c resolve in 24 h, return to school
rtc: pain, photophobia, worsening of sxs, vision loss
corneal abrasion
assess: very painful, contact lens wearer, small pupil - lack of response, seen w/ fluorescein stain and tangential lighting and slit lamp
manage: ABX (polytrim), RTC 1 day (resolve), no contacts 24 hrs
corneal ulcer
assess: very painful, contact lens wearer, seen w/ tangential lighting and slit lamp (possibly w/ fluorescein stain) (ulcerative/whitish)
manage: urgent ophthalmic referral
ocular trauma
rule out hyphema or open globe (total thickness of eye wall) injury (urgent referral)
hyphema: concern for glaucoma
trauma: concern for retinal detachment
Note: do not do fluorescein stain until r/o open globe
Note: always look for fractures or other signs of ocular trauma
peri-orbital cellulitis
cause: secondary to skin disruption (insect bite, scratch)
exam: erythematous, edematous, warm eyelids with a fever; often can see small trauma; normal EOM
manage: outpatient Augmentin w/ strict monitoring and RTO precautions since in danger triangle
- fever, worsens, confusion, inc. HR or RR, SOB, fainting, pale skin
orbital cellulitis
cause: spread from sinusitis (from orbital bone) or eye trauma
exam: erythematous, edematous, warm eyelids with a fever; chemises of conjunctiva, proptosis (eye pops out), abnormal EOM
manage: admit for CT scan and IV ABX
rhinitis: most common causes
viral rhinitis
allergic rhinitis (“hay fever”)
bacterial sinusitis