HEENT Flashcards

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Bacterial conjunctivitis #1 etiology in NEWBORNS

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Chlamydia trachomatis

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Bacterial conjunctivitis si/sx

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  1. Thick, Purulent, Ropy discharge: “crusted shut”

2. Unilateral

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Bacterial conjunctivitis treatment

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Infants=Abx ointment
Children=Abx drops

*Tx both eyes

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Viral conjunctivitis etiology

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Adenovirus

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Viral conjunctivitis si/sx’s

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  1. Bilateral
  2. Injected conjunctiva
  3. “Gritty sensation”, watery
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Allergic conjunctivitis si/sx

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  1. Bilateral
  2. PRURITIC!
  3. water, red eyes
  4. Allergic rhinitis sx’s: coughing, sneezing, atopic dermatitis
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Allergic conjunctivitis treatment

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Children > 2 years= Olopatadine

Reduce exposure

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Define Preseptal/Periorbital cellulitis

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infxn ANTERIOR to orbital septum

D/t exogenous source: eyelid abrasion, chalazion, insect bite

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What are the two MC pathogen in Periorbital cellulitis

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S. aureus

S. progenies

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Periorbital cellulitis si/sx’s

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  1. Eyelid swelling, redness, pain
  2. Mild fever
  3. Vision & EOMS are NORMAL
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Define Orbital cellulitis

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infxn POSTERIOR to orbital septum

Children>Adults

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What is Orbital cellulitis commonly associated with/complication of?

A

Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

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Orbital cellulitis si/sx

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  1. Eyelid swelling, redness, pain
  2. Fever (high grade)
  3. PAIN with EOMS, proptosis
  4. Decreased vision
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Orbital cellulitis treatment

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Emergent Ophthalmology consult
IV abx: Ceftriaxone, Vancomycin, Unasyn, Clindamycin
+/- surgical drainage

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15
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What is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the US?

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Kawasaki Disease

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Define Kawasaki Disease

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Widespread inflammation of medium and small arteries (including coronary arteries)

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17
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Who is Kawasaki Disease MC in?

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Boys>Girls
Asian Ancestry
Children <5

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Kawasaki Disease clinical presentation

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CRASH & BURN (Fever >5 days)

  1. Conjunctivitis (B/L)
  2. Rash: Starts on perineum, skin peels, spreads
  3. Adenopathy: Cervical
  4. Strawberry Tongue
  5. Hands & Feet involvement: edema, redness
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Kawasaki Disease treatment

A

IVIG (Intravenous immune globulin) + ASA

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20
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What must you NOT administer within 11 months of IVIG treatment?

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Live Vaccines

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Complications of Kawasaki Disease

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CV:

  1. Coronary artery aneurysms: Myocardial ischemia/infarction
  2. Myocarditis
  3. Arrhythmias
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22
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How do you diagnose a Corneal Abrasion?

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Apply Fluorescein stain & eval w/ Wood’s Lamp

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When do you refer to ophthalmology for a corneal abrasion?

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  1. Foreign body on exam

2. No decrease in size post abx ointment treatment for 24-48 hrs

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What is the MC cause of persistent tearing & eye discharge in infants & children?

A

Dacryostenosis

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25
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Define DacryOstenosis

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Nasolacrimal duct Obstruction

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Dacryostenosis si/sx’s

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  1. Tearing: Chronic or Intermittent
  2. NO conjunctival irritation
  3. Palpable nasolacrimal sac
  4. +/- discharge
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Dacryostenosis treatment

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  1. Lacrimal sac massage

2. Observation

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When do you refer to ophthalmology for Dacryostenosis?

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Sx’s persist > 6 months

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Dacryocystitis etiology

A

2ry infxn of Dacryostenosis
Upper respiratory tract bacteria:
S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, S. progenes, S. viridian’s, M. catarrhalis, Haemophilus

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Dacryocystitis si/sx

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Swelling & erythema over nasolacrimal sac

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31
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SEVERE Dacryocystitis treatment

A

Culture

IV abx

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32
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Otitis Media 1st line treatment

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Amoxicillin 80-90 mg/kg per day x10 days

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33
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Who always receives abx treatment in OM?

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Up to 2 years

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34
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When would you treat OM with abx If > 2

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  1. Appear toxic
  2. Ear pain >48 hrs
  3. Fever >102.2
  4. B/L OM or discharge
  5. Uncertain access to F/U
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35
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Treatment of OM w/ PE tubes w/ drainage

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Fluoroquinolone abx drops
+/- corticosteroids
= Ciprofloxacin + dexamethasone (Ciprodex)

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36
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Define Serous Otitis Media

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Middle ear effusion WITHOUT INFXN

37
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Serous Otitis Media si/sx’s

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  1. Pain
  2. Pressure, “popping”
  3. Decreased hearing
  4. Disequilibrium
38
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Serous Otitis Media physical exam findings

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  1. Bubbles/fluid
  2. TM grey, shiny
  3. TM immobile
  4. TM normal or retracted
39
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Otitis Externa physical exam findings

A
  1. Significant ear pain (tragal), unilateral

2. Malodorous discharge/exudate

40
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Otitis Externa treatment

A

Abx drops: Polymyxin B, Neomycin

41
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Otitis Externa with TM perforation treatment

A

Fluoroquinolone suspension

42
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Otitis Externa prevention

A
  1. Swim-Ear OTC

2. 50/50 rubbing alcohol & white vinegar after swimming

43
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Allergic Rhinitis physical exam findings

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  1. Allergic Shiners
  2. Allergic Salute: Nasal crease
  3. Dennie Lines: d/t puffiness beneath eyes
  4. “Cobblestone”: posterior pharynx
  5. Pale, blueish/boggy nasal mucosa
  6. Clear Rhinorrhea
44
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Allergic Rhinitis treatment

A
  1. Intranasal Steroid Sprays: Nasacort AQ (>2), Flonase OTC (>4)
  2. Antihistamines:
    Oral-Diphenhydramine (1st gen), Cetirizine (2nd gen)
    Intranasal-Olopatadine
45
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BACTERIAL sinusitis si/sx’s

A

> 10-14 days of sx’s without improvement

  1. Fever (102.2)
  2. HA
  3. Purulent nasal discharge
  4. Sinus pain
46
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What is the MC bacterial pathogen in bacterial sinusitis?

A

S. pneumo

47
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1st line treatment in bacterial sinusitis

A
  1. Amoxicillin-Clavulanate 45 mg/kd/d BID (covers H. flu)

2. Amoxicillin 90 mg/kg/d

48
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Symptomatic treatment for mild/questionabile sx’s in sinusitis (likely viral)

A
  1. Intranasal saline irrigation
  2. Analgesics
  3. Humidifier/vaporizer
49
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Infectious Mononucleosis etiology

A

EBV

50
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EBV incubation period

A

4-8 weeks

51
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Infectious Mononucleosis (EBV) si/sx’s

A
  1. Exudative Tonsillitis
  2. Cervical Lymphadenopathy
  3. Splenomegaly
52
Q

Infectious Mononucleosis (EBV) labs/diagnostics

A
  1. Fingerstick: Monospot

2. EBV titers

53
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Infectious Mononucleosis (EBV) treatment

A
  1. Spleen precautions x6-8 weeks*
  2. Analgesics
  3. Fluids
  4. +/- steroids
54
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GABHS si/sx’s in children >3 y.o.

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  1. Rash
  2. HA
  3. Nausea, abd pain
  4. Absent cough
55
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GABHS si/sx’s in children <3 y.o.

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Atypical sx’s:

  1. Anterior cervical LAD
  2. Nasal congestion
  3. Low grade fever
56
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GABHS physical exam findings

A
  1. Palatal Petechiae*
  2. Enlarged/Tender Anterior Cervical LAD
  3. Exudative tonsillitis
57
Q

What is the INITIAL test you will order in GABHS?

A

Rapid Strep Antigen Test

58
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If rapid strep antigen test is negative, what should you perform?

A

Throat Culture=Gold standard

59
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What is Gold Standard Abx tx in GABHS

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Penicillin VK: BID x 10 days

60
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Abx treatment if the patient has a NON-anaphylactoid PCN allergy

A

1st gen. cephalosporin: Cephalexin

61
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Abx treatment if the patient has anaphylactoid PCN allergy

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Clindamycin TID x 10 days

62
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Major/Minor Criteria that indicates high likelihood of Acute Rheumatic Fever

A

2 Major Jones Criteria OR

1 Major + 2 Minor

63
Q

What is the #1 cause of acquired valve dz WORLDWIDE?

A

Rheumatic heart disease

64
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Rheumatic Fever Diagnosis

A

+ ASO titers

65
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Rheumatic Fever Treatment

A
  1. Amoxicillin (tx strep pharyngitis)
  2. ASA
  3. Eval for carditis: Cardiomegaly, CHG, 3rd degree AV block
66
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Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PGN) sis/x

A
  1. Edema
  2. Hematuria: Tea colored urine
  3. HTN
  4. Proteinuria
67
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PGN diagnosis

A

ASO titers

68
Q

What is the MC bacterial pathogen in a Peritonsillar Abscess

A

S. pyogenes (progression of bacterial tonsillitis)

69
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Peritonsillar Abscess si/sx’s

A
  1. Drooling
  2. Muffled/”Hot potato” voice
  3. Dysphagia
70
Q

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease etiology

A

Cocksackie virus

71
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Herpetic Gingivostomatitis etiology. What is it?

A

HSV-1

Ulcerative lesions of gingiva and mucous membranes

72
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Herpetic Gingivostomatitis si/sx’s

A
  1. 3-4 day “prodrome”

2. Ulcerated lesions that bleed if disturbed

73
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Herpetic Gingivostomatitis treatment

A
  1. Oral Acyclovir: if sx <4 days
  2. NSAID
  3. HYDRATION
74
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Measles (Rubeola) prodrome sx’s

A
  1. Conjunctivitis
  2. Coryza
  3. Cough
  4. Koplik Spots: 48 hr BEFORE rash
75
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Measles (Rubeola) physical exam findings

A

Exanthem rash: Maculopapular, blanching rash starting from HEAD to TOE

76
Q

Measles diagnosis

A

IgM assay

77
Q

Mumps incubation period

A

14-18 days

78
Q

Complications of mumps

A
  1. Orchitis=38% of post-pubertal males
  2. Oophoritis
  3. Sensorineural hearing loss
79
Q

Congenital Rubella (German measles) Syndrome si/sx

A

Purpuric “blueberry muffin” rash @ birth

80
Q

Congenital Rubella Syndrome complications

A
  1. Hearing loss
  2. Mental retardation
  3. CV & ocular defects
  4. Deafness
  5. Jaundice, thrombocytopenia
81
Q

Rubella prevention

A

VACCINATE

82
Q

Diaper Candidiasis appearance

A

Beefy red erythema with satellite lesions

Involves skin folds

83
Q

Diaper Candidiasis treatment

A

Topical Antifungal: Clotrimazole

84
Q

Cradle Cap (seborrheic dermatitis) appearance

A

Greasy, yellow scales: Scalp, ear, face

85
Q

What is Cradle Cap (seborrheic dermatitis) associated with?

A

Malessezia furfur

86
Q

Cradle Cap (seborrheic dermatitis) treatment

A

Apply emollient + soft baby brush to gently remove from scalp

87
Q

Mild Impetigo treatment

A

Topical Abx: Mupirocin (Bactroban)

88
Q

Severe Impetigo treatment

A

Mupirocin ointment + PO Keflex