HEENT Flashcards

1
Q

What is the etiology of hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis

A

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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2
Q

What is the first line treatment for acute otitis media?

A

Amoxicillin 90mg/kg/day

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3
Q

What is the etiology of neonatal conjunctivitis ?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

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4
Q

Is topical antibiotics therapy effective for neonatal conjunctivitis?

A

No, need oral erythromycin

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5
Q

What is the first line treatment for allergic rhinitis?

A

Intranasal steroids (Flonase)

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6
Q

Should we use OTC decongestants/antitussives in children under 6?

A

No

And you should suggest avoiding them in 6-12 yrs of age

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7
Q

What pathogen causes otitis externa?

A

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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8
Q

What is the definitive treatment for dacryostenosis?

A

Surgical probe

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9
Q

How do you manage hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis?

A

Hospitalization

Immediate optho consult

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10
Q

What condition:

Report of eye being “stuck shut”

A

Bacterial conjunctivitis

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11
Q

What is the treatment for parotitis

A

Supportive care

Tylenol and cold/warm packs

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12
Q

What is it:

Pale, boggy nasal mucosa and cobblestoning in posterior pharynx

A

Allergic rhinitis

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13
Q

What is it:

High fever for more than 5 days that is minimally responsive to antipyretics

A

Kawasaki disease

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14
Q

What is the treatment for bacterial acute sinusitis?

A

Augmentin 45mg/kg/day

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15
Q

What is Samters Triad?

A

Nasal polyps

Aspirin sensitivity

Asthma

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16
Q

What should you do if the rapid strep test is negative?

A

Culture

17
Q

How do you manage otitis media with effusion?

A

Symptomatic care and observation

Keep an eye on their hearing

18
Q

What is the most common etiology of viral URIs?

A

Rhino viruses

19
Q

What bacteria causes bacterial pharyngitis?

A

Group A Strep

20
Q

How do you manage allergic conjunctivitis?

A

Symptomatically.

Anthistamine eyedrops with mast-cell stabilizing properties (olopatadine/azelastine)

Vasoconstrictor drops

Topical NSAIDS

Topical steroids prescribed by optho only

21
Q
What is it:
Fever
Sore throat
Fatigue
Tender cervical lymph nodes
Splenomegaly
A

Mononucleosis

22
Q

What is required for diagnosis of acute otitis media?

A

Bulging TM or other signs of acute inflammation
AND:
Middle ear effusion