Final Block

Question 1

The Infectious Diseases Society of America now recommends the _____________ test alone to confirm the presence of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis in adults

Answer 1

Rapid Antigen Test

The Infectious Diseases Society of America now recommends the rapid antigen test alone to confirm the presence of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis in adults

Question 2

What class of antibiotics are superior to penicillin in bacterial eradication and clinical cure in GABHS (group A beta hemolytic streptococcal) pharyngitis?

Question 3

__________ is the most common symptom of OBSTRUCTIVE sleep apnea and is more common in men than women

Question 4

What type of disorders of the esophagus are more likely to cause difficulty swallowing liquids?

Question 5

What does mechanical obstruction in the esophagus cause?

Question 6

When inspecting the oral mucosa you must record/note:

Answer 6

• Color
• Contour
• Moisture Level -

Question 7

Circumvallate Papillae

Question 8

Wharton’s Ducts

Question 9

Stenson’s Ducts

Answer 9

• Saliva from parotid gland
• Open into buccal mucosa, adjacent to upper first molars

Question 10

What are you looking for when palpating the base of the tongue?

Answer 10

• Lingual Tonsilitis
• Neoplasia

Question 11

Which ducts in the oral mucosa do you palpate?

Question 12

Grading of the tonsils based on size (1-4):

Answer 12

1+

Question 13

Tonsils are inspected based on _____, _____, and _____.

Question 14

What grading scale (1-4) are “kissing tonsils” considered?

Question 15

(Symmetric/Asymmetric) tonsils require investigation

Question 16

When doing a work-up for throat/oral issues and the patient reports WEIGHT-LOSS, what might you suspect?

Question 17

Once daily amoxicillin (750-1000mg), 2X daily, or 3X daily for 10 days (for bacterial infections of oral cavity/pharnyx)?

Question 18

Current treatment guidelines recommend oral penicillin __ or intramuscular penicillin __ benzathine as drugs of choice for GABHS, however strong evidence supports ___________ as a first choice.

Question 19

Most cases of acute stridor are secondary to…

Answer 19

Inflammatory disorders suchs as croup

Question 20

Neoplasia must be considered in adults with…

Question 21

Visualization of the laryngopharynx is required to evaluate any patient with persistent or severe _____ or with…

Question 22

What is the most common cause of croup?

Question 23

What is the most common cause of chronic stridor in neonates?

Question 24

Vocal cord nodules are always (unilateral/bilateral)

Question 25

Polyps and cysts are usually (unilateral/bilateral)

Answer 25

UNILATERAL